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What does it mean?
Indicates hesitation or a deliberate delay in decision making.
In plain terms
Saying I am thinking about it.
What can you take from it?
Take time before committing.

Where it applies

  • negotiations
  • refusals
  • conversations

Putting it to work

  • communication
  • management
  • strategy

Questions to consider

  • Why do we need time?
  • Is delaying helpful?

Another view

Can be used to stall unnecessarily.

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