Yes, we can and the best thing is that if you stick to the no the answer will be respected and with that you will. Why? Because it is about a strong character, you stand for something and aren't a person to bribe or like we say met alle winden mee waaien.
(Literally, “to be blown along with all winds”. After the behaviour of a weather vane.") meaning: no opinion of your own, agreeing with the strongest person, always changing the opinion (unreliable).. I think you get the idea...