You don’t like to mislead, but it may be better for this person to continue with a false impression. You can divulge everything when you’re on the other side of a rough passage.
This is not the time to do things by the book – especially when the rules change every day. Be flexible and make the most of what’s at hand.
Don’t try to keep a situation from backsliding because you’ll only get trampled. Only after things fall apart will you discover what’s salvageable.
A warning you made weeks ago comes true. Though vindicated, it also leaves you wishing things turned out differently.
A client thinks you can work magic. You beg to differ, but it’s still nice to feel appreciated. And who’s to say you can’t pull a rabbit out of a hat?
You couldn’t care less about assigning blame. What you’re after is information. You can’t solve a problem unless you know what’s up.
