Saturday, November 20, 2010

Desk Delivery: Coworkers who take advantage of your lunch break

Q: Every day when I leave for lunch, a coworker asks me to pick something up for her.  She pays me, but I’m sick of being her deliveryman.  how can I tell her I don’t want to do it anymore?

A: If you’re looking for her to take a turn try saying “Mary, I have to work through lunch today.  Could you grab me something when you go out?”  To make your point a little clearer, try a more diret approach:  “Mary, I’m sorry, but I’m going to ahve to say not this time.  You should get some fresh air–you’ll be amazed at how much good it can do!”


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