The subtle art of avoidance

What is it costing you?

Drawing by Tineke Tammes

‘OK, so I’ve got to do this thing, yeah? But to do that thing I’ve got to talk to so-and-so.

And I just KNOW that that is going to be an awkward conversation. Because she IS awkward. I’d rather not talk to her, if I don’t have to.

Except I have to.

Because if I don’t I can’t finish this thing I’ve got to do. Which I’m now not doi…