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.\
o, i dont like the smell of cigarettes.\ \ill take it, thats my brand!\
o thanks, id rather drink than smoke.\

Explanation:

A refusal strategy should clearly and firmly decline the offer while not leaving room for further persuasion. "I'll take one puff, but that's it." is not a refusal as it implies acceptance. "I'll take it, that's my brand!" is an acceptance. "No thanks, I'd rather drink than smoke." still implies an openness to another substance - alcohol. "No, I don't like the smell of cigarettes." clearly and simply refuses without any mixed - messages.

Answer:

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