Realized by Jason F. on November 3 2010:
No is easier to do. Yes is easier to say.
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10 comments so far
Joe 03 Nov 10
And for the one asking: these are not mutually exclusive for the passive-aggressive, so take care in accepting an answer.
Great observation. Sometimes its better to say no when you’re overwhelmed and other times its better to say yes after you know you’re willing and able to commit.
Phil 03 Nov 10
Yes means I get my commission, so say yes to everything, someone else can deal with the consequences.
Phil 03 Nov 10
...Must point out that my last message is the mantra of the sales people in my last workplace.
Americo Savinon 03 Nov 10
Bravo! You just can’t disagree with this.
whoa 03 Nov 10
THINK ABOUT IT !
Greg 03 Nov 10
@Phil - I laughed out loud at your comment! Spot on!
Dan S. 03 Nov 10
SO true! I’ve learned the hard way on this one. But one of the best pieces of advise I’ve heard relevant to this is to say “no” and do it quickly, as soon as you’ve gotten the request, and not let it fester. Every hour that goes by without dealing with it makes it exponentially that much harder.
Peregrine Solus 04 Nov 10
Apparently, agreeing is easier to do, and “I agree” is easier to say.
Peregrine Solus 04 Nov 10
BTW , how does one “do” no?
I don’t think that I have ever “done” no.
好秘书 05 Nov 10
Bravo! You just can’t disagree with this.
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