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		fendy3002 on July 9, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: What are the most underrated skills in tec... Being able to say no, or the equivalent without enraging the other party.

HeyLaughingBoy on July 9, 2024 [–]

This is a very underrated skill. Being able to say "no," especially to a customer, is critical to not losing your sanity in short order.

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