> "let's talk when you have a minute* - why? What is your intention? Well - you're busy, they are busy - you need a moment of their time at their convenience a

> "let's talk when you have a minute* - why? What is your intention? Well - you're busy, they are busy - you need a moment of their time at their convenience and you're asking for it. Although I've learned to add context or just jokingly say "nobody's getting fired" which does relieve the tension.