Civilizational thinking of this kind depends on an idea of separate cultures growing like individual trees in a forest, with their own roots and branches distinct from those of their neighbors. They emerge, flourish and decline, and they do so largely alone. The truth, Quinn argues, is that ...
When your plate is already full, and you want to avoid jeopardizing the success of ongoing projects, this phrase is a professional way to decline. It’s most effective in written communications with your immediate team or superior, where the impact on your workload will be understood. Example:...