Write a brief response for these office situations. Remember, you do not want to alienate your coworkers.

1. Turn down a request to volunteer. (What are some responses that almost guarantee getting recruited?)

2. Turn down a request to contribute to a fund-raiser.

3. Ask a colleague who loves to spread hurtful gossip to please stop sharing it with you.

4. Ask a colleague to wipe their sweat off the piece of equipment they have been using before you in the company gym.

5. Ask colleagues to refrain from using their electronic devices during your meeting.

6. Ask a colleague to take down an unflattering picture of you from their Facebook page.

7. Turn down a lunch request from a colleague who has already asked you several times before.

In small groups, discuss your answers. Pick your best answer for each situation and share it with the class.