Decide Whether To Have The Difficult Conversation Now

There is always a reason to wait one more week before raising something awkward, and the reason is rarely a good one. This weighs the real cost of waiting against the cost of speaking up now, and is honest about whether the delay is tactical or just avoidance. Suits anyone who has been rehearsing a conversation in their head for longer than the conversation would actually take.

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You are unsure whether to raise {ISSUE} with {PERSON_ROLE} now or wait for a better moment. You have been putting it off for [two weeks].
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**Help decide on timing:**
1. List the cost of waiting longer versus the cost of raising it now
2. Identify whether the hesitation is about timing or about avoiding discomfort, and be honest about which
3. Give a clear recommendation on whether to raise it this week or genuinely wait, with a reason
4. If the answer is "raise it now", suggest one sentence to open with
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- Cost comparison as a short list
- A one-paragraph verdict
- One suggested opening line if applicable
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