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Re:Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022) by mewpmewp2 on Sunday February 23, 2025 @08:24AM (#43149070)
I think something like this to make sure they don't reject the idea:

Planning to move forward with X on $Date. Docs are here, but if you object, I totally understand and will respectfully accept your decision... though I'd hate for this to be one of those decisions that comes back to haunt you.

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Re:Ask for no, don't ask for yes (2022) by petesergeant on Sunday February 23, 2025 @10:22AM (#43149873)
> though I'd hate for this to be one of those decisions that comes back to haunt you

I think this is guaranteed to set fire to any goodwill you have in your organisation

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