re: What to do when asked to be a reference for someone you don't want to refer?

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What would you do?

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I think the folks with advice saying to confirm employment might have it right.

Though, one could fault him for not asking if you'd be a GOOD or POSITIVE reference for him, rather than simply a reference.

Don't necessarily want to bash someone. You could just say you don't want to do it.