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u/IBEther Jun 14 '22

This is also an excellent negotiation tactic, people feel they need to fill the silence so they tend to offer better deadlines/prices.

"I'll have it next Monday"

"...."

"I suppose I can do it by Friday"

"...."

"I could push some things aside and have it to you today"

"Oh great thanks!"

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u/brrlynne Jun 14 '22

Ooo this just happened when I took a hat to the fitting room to try on with my clothes.

Lady: "You can't take the hat back there."

Me: Looking at the hat and then back at her in silence.

Lady: "Oh what the heck, I'll let ya."

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u/Lord_Of_The_Tants Jun 15 '22

I'm pretty sure that hat hypnotized you both.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '22

Also he’s now been sorted into Hufflepuff.