Why lock horns when you know as many people as you do? Make a few calls and you’ll find someone to coax this person into rethinking their position.

Don’t let your need to please get the better of you. You don’t want to make a promise you’ll dread keeping later.

You completed everything that was asked of you, so why is a higher-up displeased? Probably because they weren’t expecting you to succeed. Careful. This person may not be your friend.

A loved one’s spending is burning a hole in your pocket. It’s time to talk about alternative forms of retail therapy.

Raising your voice won’t work Ð especially when the other person can outshout you. Speak in low dulcet tones and they’ll listen.

Are you excited by the prospect or just happy to be moving forward? Decide which is which before signing on for something you may regret.