You need help on a project. So you approach a colleague and find him busily doing his own work.
-When you approach him to ask for help, ________.
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 that he understands 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 conversation by saying, "You probably don't want to help me but I'll ask anyway."

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C) If you begin by describing your project in great detail, he will probably tune you out. Instead, briefly describe what you want so he will understand why you are communicating. You might then indicate that you are aware that he is busy by letting him know that it shouldn't take much of his time.

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