You Need to Ask a Coworker to Take Your Place

Multiple Choice

You need to ask a coworker to take your place and present a proposal at an upcoming departmental meeting. Which of the following statements made by you is most likely to convince your coworker to grant this favor?

A) I will be out of town that day and won't be available for the presentation.
B) I will really appreciate it if you help me out here.
C) I know it's a lot to ask, but I don't have any other choice.
D) Presenting the proposal will give you a chance to impress the upper management.
E) You know that if the roles were reversed, I'd help you.