Life Imitates Art

Or some such bullshit....

Moments ago, one of my co-workers (Julian) comes over and asks me and Maira if we have a form letter for rejection of bidders.

Me: Why? Was it a big contract?
Julian: Yeah, like 1.7 I think. But actually, this portion of the contract is only 900,000.
Me: Even if you send a letter, they're going to call to ask why.
Julian: Really? Damn.
Maira: They'll call for a [cheap piece of equipment], I know they'll call for 900k.
Julian: Oh, no. What do I say, then?
Me: I dunno, just tell them that it's not going to work out.
Maira: Yeah, that you're not looking for something serious.
Me: It's not you it's me.
Maira: That you're not really in a place where you can commit right now.

I think that, as a group, we need to get out more.