You Need Help on a Project So You Approach a Colleague

question 25

Multiple Choice

You need help on a project so you approach a colleague who is busily doing his own work. When you approach this audience, ________.

• A)begin by describing your project in great detail so your coworker will know exactly what he is getting into
• B)you should expect that he is already prepared to listen
• C)briefly describe what you want so he will know why you are communicating
• D)do not address any possible objections that might make your coworker say no to your request
• E)you should preface your remarks by saying, "You probably don't want to help me but I'll ask anyway"

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