Urgency Unleashed
Margaret emphasized, “I need that money now,” and she did not leave any opportunity for bargaining inside her statement. Her tone was authoritative, as if she was adamant that she did not allow herself to wait. The only thing I did was nod, and I kept my thoughts to myself. If only she had known that the delay was part of a larger plan. While clearing his throat, Tom said, “Mom, there are some things that we need to sort out first.” Unimpressed, she folded her arms over her chest. She answered, “I’m just saying the clock is ticking,” indicating that she was obviously not interested in hearing any more of our explanations being offered.
Urgency Unleashed
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