Victor:We need to take the bull by the horns.
In the meeting today, we're going to give it to them straight, no more hemming and hawing.
Maura:You're right.
We need to tell them what we really think and be done with it.
Victor:Definitely. We've been conciliatory long enough.
Today, we need to be insistent without being too pushy.
Maura:Being unassuming and deferential has its place, but not if we seem meek.
We need to be assertive without being too in-your-face.
Victor:You're absolutely right.
One of us has to speak up.
Maura:Yes, one of us has to be bold.
They'll have to take us seriously this time.
Victor:Okay, ready?
Maura:Sure, I have your back.
Victor:Huh? I thought you were going to do the talking.
Maura:Uh, I thought you were.
Victor:Maybe we should wait for the next meeting to take them on.
Maura:I totally agree.
It'll give us a little time to work up to it.
Victor:Exactly!
