And every so often, amidst the endless rebuffs we'd have factored in from the outset, it would work: we'd get a kiss, we'd make a friend, we'd get a raise.
WHEN ASKED if anyone has tried to use bitcoin to pay her, a woman selling coffee and pastries in San Salvador, the capital city of El Salvador, replies " thank God, no" , and rebuffs an attempt to do so.
To rebuff the lady's advances without offending her honor, Gawain allowed one kiss — which he then passed on to her husband in exchange for a slain dear.
" Now, ma'am, depend upon it, " he said, " you couldn't do a better thing for either of 'em than to make yourself at home in their houses, even if there should be a little rebuff at first."
When the next IAEA report is published-it is expected around February 25th-it will reflect its latest rebuff rather than Mr Jalili's offer, and thus ratchet up the diplomatic tension even further.
A good leader should be able to communicate this to a team member, but if he or she doesn't, and it turns out as appearing to be a rebuff, don't lose heart.
President Donald Trump took a swipe at Denmark's Prime Minister after canceling a planned visit to the country because the Prime Minister rebuffed his interest in buying Greenland.
While previous ECOWAS missions have been rebuffed, Saturday's delegation was met at Niamey airport by the junta-appointed prime minister and was due to hold talks with the self-declared authorities.
But, so far, she has rebuffed calls for her resignation, declaring herself " shocked" at the latest charges and promising to " vigorously pursue the truth" .
Obama's statement sparked debate, with several online publications railing against him, and public figures like Republican rival Mitt Romney openly rebuffing him.