manners (fwd)

[Jim Choate]

Forwarded message:

> From: Richard.Bragg at ssa.co.uk
> Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1998 15:14:44 +0000
> Subject: manners

> There are ways and means.  If someone requests software that is NOT free
> then a simple NO will surfice.  A list of contacts to purchase would aid
> income for the producer.
> An additional approach would be to suggest alternatives that are free.
> 
> There is never any call to be rude.

Agreed, just be sure you can recognize the difference between rude and
simply uncomfortable directness.


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