Timeline for Coworker is trying to get me to sign his petition to run for office. How to decline politely?
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| Feb 19, 2019 at 17:28 | history | edited | Matthew Leingang | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
remove ambiguous usage of *endorse*
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| Feb 19, 2019 at 17:24 | comment | added | Matthew Leingang | @Acccumulation: you're right, I'm using endorse formally and informally in the same paragraph. I'll revise. | |
| Feb 19, 2019 at 17:20 | comment | added | Acccumulation | "The former say (paraphrasing) "I endorse this candidate and request that their name be on the ballot"" So the nominations endorse the candidate and the endorsements certify eligibility? | |
| Feb 19, 2019 at 16:06 | comment | added | Matthew Leingang | @alroc: I agree, you need to be assertive. I think there's a way to do that without being blunt and making the conversation more awkward then necessary. After all, you need to keep working congenially with the person. Your face and tone of voice can show your true intent while your choice of words softens the blow. | |
| Feb 19, 2019 at 15:08 | comment | added | alroc | Your "no" needs to be assertive. "I'd rather not" and "if that's OK with you" leaves room for the person asking to press more. A simple "No, I don't mix work relationships and politics" is all that's needed. | |
| Feb 19, 2019 at 13:18 | history | answered | Matthew Leingang | CC BY-SA 4.0 |