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mewpmewp2 3 months ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022)

I think something like this to make sure they don't reject the idea:

Planning to move forward with X on $Date. Docs are here, but if you object, I totally understand and will respectfully accept your decision... though I'd hate for this to be one of those decisions that comes back to haunt you.

petesergeant 3 months ago [–]

> though I'd hate for this to be one of those decisions that comes back to haunt you

I think this is guaranteed to set fire to any goodwill you have in your organisation

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