At work, not only with me, but also with contractors-suppliers.

Call from them:

“Hello, my name is Alexander. I was told you were 31.

Are you going to send the goods to us in July?”

I: “Yes, it’s on Thursday, July 31.”

Supplier: “Are you able to come on July 32th, as your materials

We’ll only arrive in two days.”

I: "Unfortunately 32 I can't come to you because on Friday in Peter

Lots of traffic on the way out of town. What if I arrive on July 36th?

“On Monday?”

Supplier: “We would have done it.”



Indeed, compromise is a big thing. No need to call sometimes.

Things by their names.