Buying a Dog is the Ultimate Procrastination Technique

Step 4: Negotiating with the Sirens of Retailers

At this point, you've convinced yourself that buying a dog is a legitimate reason to abandon your responsibilities. You're ready to face the sales team at the local pet store.

Remember, the key is to feign concern for the dog's well-being while simultaneously calculating how much it will cost to fill your new friend's food bowl.

Here are the common tactics employed by retailers to part you from your hard-earned cash:

• 1. The "But it's not just a pet, it's a member of the family!" sales pitch
• 2. The "You can't put a price on happiness!" guilt trip
• 3. The "Free adoption package with purchase!" bait-and-switch

Don't fall for it! You're a master procrastinator, after all.