It is good to help out others at work.
Adam's coworker is overloaded with work and goes around the office looking for assistance.
Adam wants to consider his coworker's request.
Adam tells his coworker that he will help and sets aside time to provide assistance.
Adam looks away and ignores his coworker when he asks for assistance.
Adam and his coworker develop a strong professional relationship that involves mutual assistance.
Adam's coworker starts viewing Adam as an uncaring person and does not help Adam out when he needs help.