Being Conservative and Daring
Wendy: I really don’t think Monty is the right person for this project. He’s too Conservative in his thinking. We need someone who’s a Risk taker.
Burt: Monty will get the job done. That’s the most important thing.
Wendy: Not if the finished product is Staid and boring. Our client won’t be happy with that.
Burt: Okay, who do you have in mind?
Wendy: I was thinking of giving the project to Lorenzo.
Burt: Lorenzo? Well, he certainly likes To push the envelope, but he’s also a Loose cannon. Sometimes his ideas Pan out and sometimes they Fall flat.
Wendy: But Lorenzo is Bold and Daring. Did you see what he did on his last project? It was Genius!
Burt: It was Reckless. It was only through Sheer luck that everything worked out. I know that Monty’s ideas are more Conventional and Low-key, but they’re also Tried-and-true. But, in the end, it’s Your call.
Wendy: In that case, I’m going with Lorenzo. I’m sure he’ll do a great job.
Burt: I hope so. I wouldn’t want us To end up with Egg on our face.
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