Whenever I hear someone say, “I’ll try,” I cannot help but hear it as a preemptive excuse for failure. So if it doesn’t happen, the person can say “Well, I said I would try.” Sure, there are occasional situations where the feat may exceed the person’s capabilities. And maybe in those instances, it would be better to say, “I will do my best.”
But when it’s about making a commitment that only requires following through? Truly, there is no “try.” Either do it or don’t. It is extremely annoying to hear someone hem around making a commitment just because he does not want to say “Thanks, but I won’t be able to make it.”
Let your “yes” mean“yes” and your “no” mean “no.” Period.
But when it’s about making a commitment that only requires following through? Truly, there is no “try.” Either do it or don’t. It is extremely annoying to hear someone hem around making a commitment just because he does not want to say “Thanks, but I won’t be able to make it.”
Let your “yes” mean“yes” and your “no” mean “no.” Period.