You may be hitting a sore spot without knowing it. Instead of repeating what you just said, back off and let this person come to you.

It’s amazing how you and somebody you just met can be on the same wavelength. Whether this is thrilling or creepy depends on your mood.

The more you question, the more flustered a superior gets. Ask yourself is this really getting you anywhere? You don’t want to sow the seeds of future resentment.

You know there isn’t much to a venture other than its snazzy surface appeal but sometimes that’s all it takes. Never underestimate the power of hype


An associate has relied on your good graces for too long and it doesn’t look like s/he’ll be weaning themselves off the habit soon. Tell this person to hitch a ride on somebody else’s coattails.