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People like to be nice to each other.
In fact, small business owners should set deadlines and insist on a 'yes' or 'no'. Mike Reed God cures and the doctor charges. Mexican Saying Don't answer a question if you don't know the answer. Worry never solved a problem. Try to find the answer, but if you can't, admit it.