When refusing a task, it's important to:

Answer 1

Avoid providing any explanation or alternative solution.

Answer 2

Focus on the person giving the task.

Answer 3

Be vague and indirect in your response.

Answer 4

Be clear and direct, focusing on the task, not the person.

Answer 5

Automatically accept the task to avoid conflicts.

Answer 6

Ignore the request.

Answer 7

Delay your response and ask for some time to review your priorities and workload.

Answer 8

Immediately reject the task without explanation.

Once you say no to a request, it's disrespectful to offer an alternative, such as a suggestion of who else could complete the task.