I pitched a project
to a group.
The pitch was detailed.
I knew exactly what I wanted to do,
how they could help me,
and
how we’d both benefit.
The leader of the group
replied with
“Let’s talk.
We’ll bounce some ideas around.”
While I was open to modifying my offer,
I wanted any suggestions given
to have been as well thought out
as my original idea.
Suggesting that
we ‘bounce some ideas around’
was insulting.
It was dismissive
of the work I’d done.
A serious offer
warrants a serious counteroffer.
Put as much thought
into your response
as your valued partner
put into her pitch.