Decision-averse Designer Gifts

Which one? The Times? The Post? Maybe The Tribune? Oh, Phil - Picking out a carpet is so difficult.

The Businessmen Have to Make Decisions from Many Options

'We're finding out that those 'wrongs' we made 'right' were actually right after all.'

'Come on, you can help me to choose some lovely wallpaper.'

"Exactly how undecided would you say you were at this precise moment?"

'Could we finish these negotiations via e-mail? That will allow me to think before I respond to your proposals.'

'I'm part of the decision-making process... I'm the 'No' part.'

"On second thought, mabe it would look better over there."

'I think I'm decisive. Can I get back to you on that?'

Hmm, now that I see it, I think I like the dam back where you put it before.

"Our website design could be described as "organic"... in the sense that people often compare it to poop."

Fork in the trail.

'Harrison will make the hard decisions and Dunwoody will rationalize them.'

"Use your head, follow your heart and go with your gut."

"The vote is tied. Half of us think the proposed plan is astoundingly asinine, and the other half finds it stupid beyond belief. Let's try to find a middle ground here, people!"

The inevitable conflict of interest facing every crisis manager.

Illogic Tree

"Do you know why you never made VP? Indecisiveness. You're still indecisive!"

'Sometimes it's not a very good idea to be indecisive.'

'Investors Chronicle' "How do I know whether to buy it or not?"

'Well, do you want to sign up or not?' - 'Um...yes and no.'

'That's the worst video game idea I ever saw!'

'Narrow my options down to the good, the bad, and the ugly.'

I hear you are good at making snap decisions.

'Well, it looks like the 'yea' has it.'

'A surgeon operated on the wrong side of the operating room, and is being charged with medical feng shui malpractice.'

Enter. Exit. Your Choice

'They've been like this ever since Mary presented her report. It's the worst case of paralysis by analysis I've ever seen!'

'So that's three 'yes' and two 'no' and one 'maybe yes maybe no'.'

The Do/Don't Decision Makers.

Question man

I've learned over the years that for every action, there is equal and opposite blowback.

"Pick two! Staying abreast of the rapidly evolving global pandemic and what it means for your middle-class suburban life. Creating holiday memories that your kids will treasure throughout their lifetimes. Remembering to eat a vegetable."

'I have no doubt this is the best way to choose our new associate.'

'Make up your mind, M'sieur — a hundred years from now, what difference will it make what you had for lunch today?'