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tomax (440 words)
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Haha! Good one, c_b!
Actually, we're referring to Bartleby the Scrivener's favorite response to being asked to do work: "I would prefer not to." You can read the story here. :-)
Hint: Half a wine cooler.
Scrivener? I barely know her!
Is that the sentence you're referring to? Otherwise, I'm lost.
The updated version I found most useful was to fix my boss with a piercing, slightly incredulous, stare and then ask: "Do you really think that would be the best use of my skillset?". Over the years, I estimated about a 90% success rate; though I was careful not to overuse it.
A useful sentence; wouldn't you agree?
Damn! reesetee beat me to it.
I prefer not.