We all know that it's usually more effective to talk to someone either in person or by phone than to write email.

我们都知道，通常面对面或通过电话与某人交流比写电子邮件更有效。

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That is why investors, who know this fact very well, usually want more time to evaluate your venture than you'd like to give them.

投资人很清楚这种状况，因此他们花在创业评估上的时间往往比你给的要多。

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The kids usually have the run of the house, but if they know that mom and dad's room is off-limits, you'll be more likely to have time and space to yourselves on a regular basis.

通常小孩子是整栋房子的主宰，但如果他们知道妈妈和爸爸的房间是禁止入内的，你就极有可能经常性的拥有私人空间和时间。

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As adults, we usually like what makes us want to know more, and are flattered by an assertive authority which makes us trust and then provides good counsel.

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Organizers want the rush because they know the more time workers have to learn about a union, the less they usually want one.

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