Originally Posted by
livedarklions
All I'm saying re your post is that there's more than one safe and courteous way to skin this particular cat (which is a really weird expression).
No doubt. Different means to the same end, which is a safe, courteous interaction. I mention my method in most of these discussions so folks can consider it, and maybe try it to see how it works out for them. It's certainly not the only way to get the job done.