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The single and most dangerous word to be spoken in business is no. The second most dangerous word is yes. It is possible to avoid saying either.

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Lois Wyse
Age: 80 †
Born: 1926
Born: October 30
Died: 2007
Died: July 6
Author
Journalist
Novelist
Writer
Cleveland
Ohio
Dangerous
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Either
Possible
Negotiation
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Spoken
Business
Avoid
Inspirational
Second
Single

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