10.7 Practicing Negative Responses for the Office Write a brief response for these office situations. Remem- ber, you do not want to alienate your co-workers. 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 her sweat off the piece of equipment she has 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 his 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