You Need to Ask a Coworker to Take Your Place

question 18

Multiple Choice

You need to ask a coworker to take your place and present a proposal at an upcoming departmental meeting. Which of the following statements made by you is most likely to convince your coworker to grant this favor?

• A) I will be out of town that day and won't be available for the presentation.
• B) I will really appreciate it if you help me out here.
• C) I know it's a lot to ask, but I don't have any other choice.
• D) Presenting the proposal will give you a chance to impress the upper management.
• E) You know that if the roles were reversed, I'd help you.

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