We're supposed to follow the rules. That's what we're taught from Day 1 of Life, right? Follow the rules, and no one gets hurt. Well, I'm here to officially tell you (in case you didn't already know!) that there are always exceptions to the rules.
The key to maneuvering around the exceptions is knowing what battles to fight. Sometimes it's just easier to say "yes" up front and do it your own way in the end. I know quite a few people who have gotten through life doing just this. They come across as helpful and considerate, yet they do what they need to do to get the job done even if they told you they would do it your way. And really, by the end, do you care that it was done your way or that it was done correctly? Personally, I would prefer the latter.
Sometimes it's not worth an argument when you can just say "yes" and move on. Sometimes it's even rewarding to out-maneuver someone! Some might think this method is lying, but I think of it as pleasing someone verbally and then getting the job done however it has to get done. In that initial moment, yes, you could probably do it their way. But if a better/easier/faster more efficient way comes along or pops into your head, they shouldn't be upset that you improved upon their process. After all, if they had thought of it first, they would probably be doing it that way already. It has often been said that two heads are better than one. This is exactly why people, in general, should be more permissive to change - a topic for another day...
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