Technique 9: The Art of Rephrasing

By avoiding directness, you'll avoid direct consequences.

This technique involves rephrasing your requests in a way that makes them impossible to deny.

Example: Instead of saying "I need to leave early," say "I have to attend to some pressing matters in my garage."

Remember, the key to successful rephrasing is to sound as vague as possible, while still being as convincing as possible.

Practice this technique regularly, and you'll be well on your way to becoming a master of meetings.

But don't get too comfortable, or you'll find yourself trapped in a never-ending cycle of rephrasing.

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