I Know Why
Too often, I know why a company does something, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. And, yes, marketing is to blame. There, I said it. This thing they do, well. It isn’t easy to do it, in Read More …
Month: December 2023
Make An Offer
If you make an offer that you know is: unexpected; in their favor; helpful; of interest; and, inclusive of delicious pizza… you can probably predict – with relative surety – that they will accept. You have made it easy for Read More …
What’s The Name
Usually, at restaurants, you’re asked – what’s the name for this reservation, or the table? (You know, so we know who to call when it is ready.) But, then, the common names. The ones that more than one person – Read More …
On The List
All of those things you want (or want to do) are on the list. They’re there because you added them. Vacation Promotion Time together Quiet days Holidays at home New car Write a book What else should you add? You Read More …
Whoops
Whoops. Don’t you just love that word? It obviously conveys that you made a mistake. But, it can soften it. Not a huge mistake. Just a little one. Tiny. Casual. Like forgetting to attach something (you said was attached) to Read More …
Everything and Nothing
What’s new? Somehow the answer to this is everything and nothing at the same time. Depending on what time it is, in your life (not in your day) there are new things that come at you. Books, products, services, policies, Read More …
Talking In Circles
Are you talking in circles for a reason? You are trying to distract them. You were not paying attention. You are avoiding the question. You were not ready to go into that right now. You are not able to stay Read More …
Whatcha Doin After?
When they ask, “Whatcha doin after?“ Do you want to reconnect later for dinner? Yes. Should we meet up for brunch? Sure. Do you want to hang out for a drink? Say where. How about staying an extra day? Okay! Read More …
Over Communicate
Be ready to over communicate… To explain it clearly. To help them be better. To engrain the idea. To make it memorable. Not once, not twice, but as many times as necessary. This probably means you’ll need to over communicate. Read More …
Do It Now
That think you’ve been thinking is a good idea then do it now. Say yes to the invite. Go out with friends. Make dinner plans. Share your story. Write it down. Tell the jokes. Laugh more. Stay late. It’s now Read More …