Question

you are hanging out with a group of friends at a party. a group of people are standing outside, and a few of them are smoking, including your friend tina. tina asks if youd like to try her cigarette, but youve decided to live a substance - free lifestyle. which statement is the best example of a refusal strategy that you could use?

• \ill take one puff, but thats it.\

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o, i dont like the smell of cigarettes.\

• \ill take it, thats my brand!\

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o thanks, id rather drink than smoke.\

Explanation:

To determine the best refusal strategy, we analyze each option:

• "I'll take one puff, but that's it." implies some acceptance, not a clear refusal.
• "No, I don't like the smell of cigarettes." is a direct and polite refusal, giving a valid reason for not accepting.
• "I'll take it, that's my brand!" is an acceptance, not a refusal.
• "No thanks, I'd rather drink than smoke." while a refusal, introduces an alternative (drinking) which may not align with a substance - free lifestyle as strongly as a simple refusal based on not liking cigarettes.

Answer:

B. "No, I don't like the smell of cigarettes."