Multiple choice softskills leadership To ___ refuse means that you would never change your mind and accept. calmly reluctantly firmly carefully Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation To 'firmly refuse' indicates a resolute and unchanging stance. 'Calmly' or 'reluctantly' do not necessarily imply that the person will never change their mind, whereas 'firmly' emphasizes the strength of the refusal.