As I get older I realize a couple of things about myself.
I don’t ask twice and I only offer once…
Let’s break that down:
If I ask someone for something and they say they can’t deliver it, that’s fine.
If they agree to deliver it and they fail, and their excuse is valid, that’s also fine.
If they agree to deliver it and they failed because they didn’t try, I won’t ask again.
If I offer to do something for someone and they accept it, well, it’s done.
If the offer is accepted and a rain-check is requested, fine.
If I make the offer and it’s blown off, the offer goes away.
I don’t ask twice and I only offer once…