Office Supply Request
Asking colleagues to borrow pens, paper, or other office materials
Situations
Choose from 6 conversations to practice
Quick Pen Borrow
You realize you need a pen urgently for a quick note and ask a nearby colleague if you can borrow one for a moment.
Need a Few Sheets of Paper
You're out of scratch paper for your notes or a quick printout and ask a colleague for a few blank sheets.
Borrowing a Stapler/Hole Punch
You need a specific office tool like a stapler or hole punch for a small task and ask a colleague if they have one you can use.
Asking for Correction Fluid/Tape
You've made a small mistake on a document and need to borrow correction fluid or tape from a colleague to fix it.
Long-term Supply Request
You frequently run out of a certain small supply (e.g., sticky notes, paper clips) and want to ask a colleague if they can give you a small amount to keep, rather than just borrowing for a moment.
Returning Borrowed Items
You are returning an office item (like a stapler or a specific type of pen) that you borrowed from a colleague earlier.