Final answer:
In this scenario, your boss asks you to work an additional shift that was not on the scheduled. However, you have plans and are unable to work the extra shift. A passive response in this situation could be to express your inability to fulfill the request without offering an alternative.
Step-by-step explanation:
In this scenario, your boss asks you to work an additional shift that was not on the scheduled. However, you have plans and are unable to work the extra shift. A passive response in this situation could be to say, "I will see what I can do. I am very busy with other work and I can't work late this week... I will let you know how it's going." This response acknowledges the request and expresses inability to fulfill it without offering an alternative or suggesting a solution.