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What does it mean?
He expressed personal approval while suggesting a transactional solution to a problem.
In plain terms
He liked the person but proposed a monetary exchange.
What can you take from it?
Personal regard does not always prevent transactional thinking.

Where it applies

  • business
  • personal conflicts
  • negotiations

Putting it to work

  • resolve issues with payment
  • separate person from deal

Questions to consider

  • When is money the right solution?
  • How do you separate feelings from deals?

Another view

Reducing issues to money can oversimplify human dynamics.

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