Interpersonal communication you are staying at a friend's house, and your friend wants to sneak out of the house to go to a party down the street. you really do not want to do this and don't want your friend to do this, either. too many things could go wrong. this is a good time to demonstrate your refusal skills. • first, list the four essential components of effective refusal. then demonstrate how you would use the essential components to communicate your refusal to your friend. • finally, list three possible consequences of sneaking out of the house and going to the party.