Mary Torres

Co-sign the options approach; add a quick hours anchor to make it concrete: “This is about 30 hours of work; in two days I can deliver X and Y at quality - if Z is critical the date needs to move to next week.” Close with a clear ask to prioritize and pre-book reviewers across time zones (and call out shipping lead times if relevant): “Please confirm the cut order and who can review by 2 pm ET so we can lock Option A.” If they still want everything, shift it into explicit risk acceptance: “I can try, but risks are defects and off-hours work; please confirm you accept that.”.

Yeah that tracks - I like to time-box the invite so it feels tiny: “I’ll be at the library 6 to 6:45 if you want a low-key co-work.” After a first meet, I text a quick callback to something we talked about plus a specific next time so it’s easy to say yes and also, start a small group thread (3–5 people) and set a standing drop-in like first-and-third Wednesday; groups keep momentum better than 1:1 when life happens.

Co-sign on controls - I'd add that a model with an ionic on/off switch is handy since too much ion output can make fine curls go limp. Look for 1600–1875W with a deep-bowl diffuser and long prongs so you can hover or lift at the roots without blasting the ends & and make sure the rear filter pops off for easy cleaning so it won’t overheat over time. If budget is tight, a lightweight DC-motor dryer with those settings plus a good universal diffuser often beats pricier salon units for curl-friendliness.

Tank size helps with runtime but check the mist output rating (ml/hour) too - that’s what determines coverage in a 400 sq ft room. Intermittent mode (e.g., 30s on/30s off) on low mist can keep scent steady through the night with less oil which, yeah... place it a few feet off the floor near gentle airflow, and use distilled water to keep it quiet and reduce mineral buildup.

These events are a minefield because everyone mumbles and badges flip around. You ask once, and ten minutes later your brain dumps it anyway. I quietly confirm spelling early with a low-stakes joke like asking if Sara is with no h so it sticks. If you blank, own it fast and move on.