Favors

Seniors Asking for Favors

What if a senior asks you for a favor that's not part of your job. Technically, you're not obligated to do what he asks of you, but it might behoove you to do it just the same. Almost everyone would consider it a burden or annoyance to do this type of favor. There's also the possibility that if you do a favor for a senior it might be incorporated into your work responsibilities in the future. What was once optional might become required. There is also the possibility that what at first seemed to be a hindrance may actually be an opportunity if your senior has some power now or in the future. There may be some future payback.

Questions and Vocabulary

1. Has anyone asked you for a favor that you couldn't refuse?
2. Have you or someone you know of ever failed to return a favor?
3. Have you ever had to politely decline a favor that someone offered you? For instance, from someone who works under you? What are some reasons why you would be hesitant about accepting a favor that someone offered? Could the favor create a future obligation for you, a debt of gratitude? Are there regulations in your organization against accepting gifts or favors?
4. Do you feel embarrassed when you ask others to do a favor for you? Like you don't want to impose?
5. Do you ever feel like you're being used by someone

Collocations

• ask for a favor
• beg a favor from someone
• decline a favor offered by someone
• do a favor for someone
• expect favors from someone
• offer to do a favor for someone
• he did a big favor for me
• it was an unsolicited favor, I didn't ask for it.