You Need Help on a Project So You Approach a Colleague

Multiple Choice

You need help on a project so you approach a colleague who is busily doing his own work. When you approach this audience, ________.

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 he will know 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 remarks by saying, "You probably don't want to help me but I'll ask anyway"