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Saying no to extra work

Your team lead asks you to take on a weekend project. Say no while protecting the relationship.

Practise this

Free to start. Luzzy is for adults (18+); you will confirm that once.

What you will practise

Your goal

Decline clearly, explain briefly, and offer an alternative you can live with.

Realistic

Scored on

  • Clarity
  • Confidence
  • Warmth and rapport
  • Reaching your goal

A short example

  1. Olivia

    Could you also take over the Friday report? It's just a few hours.

  2. You

    I can't add that this week without dropping the client review. Which should come first?

  3. Olivia

    Hmm, fair point. Let me think about it.

Your conversation is never scripted: the partner answers what you actually say. This only shows the flavour.

Your practice partner

O

Olivia AI

Your team lead

An AI plays this person and says so if you ask.

Practise in

  • English
  • Cantonese
  • Mandarin
  • Japanese

After the conversation

You get a score, a review of the transcript and specific suggestions that quote your own words.