AGREED

Man, can this be such a joke. You see there is a big difference between I agree and I'll do it. Oh the difference can truly end in disaster too if you are not careful.

It doesn't mean is has to. Just that there are times when all of us end up being inspired by some moment of inspiration that gets us motivated to say one thing and do another.

I think this mainly happens with situations that involve people volunteering to do something. And even more often when you are talking something like politics.

Oh with charity events it is different. A person can make a show of being involved and then that would end up with giving them a chance to boast. So showing up for the event is good press. You have a motivation to actually do what you promise.

Whereas, with things like politics, especially if you are helping some body who you figure out isn't going to get elected, then you are more likely to claim you will help and then not actually do anything. Just makes good sense.

Now for myself, I've learned the harsh reality that people just are less than inclined to worry about what you think of them if you aren't in a position to reward them later. Oh yeah, that can be such a pain.

So naturally the best way to cope is you have to make sure you lie to them in such a way that they feel inspired to keep trying. You know, appeal to their greed.

That is always the best option. You sit back, sucker them into thinking you are truly going to take care of them no matter what.

The big deal here is to make sure you haven't lied to the person before. That can be a real disaster.

Because if your brain goes on vacation you can end up in big trouble. Normally, the person isn't just going to even tell you.

What they will do is tell the rest of the world. Then you can really end up in big trouble. Because that person will tell others.

Pretty soon before you know it their can be a whole bunch of people who won't trust you. And that never ends up a good thing.

So the rule is, make sure you don't mess up. Always lie with a perfect smile. And if worse comes to worse, don't forget to be sure you have someone to blame if they do find you lied.

Then it can be your turn to say I agree when you actually don't. Doing it in a nice way will always save being stabbed in the back.