If you’re going to resolve a matter then resolve it. Apologize, yield, or pay someone off with no ifs, ands, or buts. You want a clean slate.
Don’t offer advice unless asked. This person is more sensitive than you know and a good-will gesture could easily backfire.
You never met a rule that couldn’t be bent however you’re working with others who aren’t as adept. Wait until no one’s looking.
You did your best to retrieve a lost object or investment. Accept that it just isn’t doable and move on.
You feel someone’s being unreasonable. This person thinks the same of you. Move on to the next point and revisit this deadlock later.
You put doubts first so that when things turn out well you’re pleasantly surprised. Imagine what you could do by reversing the equation.
