Permission Slipping: The Art of Saying "Yes, But Only If..."

Slipping into Success

By carefully phrasing your requests, you can slip into even the most restrictive of systems.

Example 1: "I'd like to take a picture, but only if it's not too bright."

Example 2: "I'd like to take a picture, but only if you take one of me too."

Be careful what you wish for, as slipping can sometimes lead to more questions than answers.

Example: "I'd like to take a picture, but only if you're wearing a chicken onesie."