Act stupid when you ask leading questions. Grovel some. Damanagement just loves it when they can seem smarter than employees and will expound greatly on their 'thoughts'.
I use this technique all the time. The only downside is how quickly my boss and coworkers accept my pretend (?) ignorance. Jerry Whittle ACIFICS DBA NCI Information Systems Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 618-622-4145 > -----Original Message----- > From: Don [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Getting anything in writing would be a challenge. I have yet to figure out > how to word an email that gets a response! > > At 2/27/02, you wrote: > >You have this decree in writing? > > > >Okay, once you get that. Do what he wants, making sure everyone knows > >that this great new database design and application are all his idea > >(do this with a smile, with enthusiasm if you can manage it) -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Whittle Jerome Contr NCI INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).