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I hear you. I get that a deal isn't final until it's in writing (i.e. signed), but whatever happened to integrity?

• andrewstuart 11y ago
  All a matter of perspective. My basic understanding is that deals are complete when signed off. Where's the lack of integrity in that?
  • harryjo 11y ago
    Lying is generally considered lack of integrity. Integrity: "I like your offer a lot" (but then something actually changed, and I don't sign). Lack of Integrity: "I'm in." (but then I don't sign.)
    • andrewstuart 11y ago
      With all due respect, you'd get crushed by business people who mean business.
      • hhandoko 11y ago
        But, you can do business and be successful whilst keeping your integrity intact. I think that integrity is essential in building trust, which is important in any kind of business relationship.
      • plonh 11y ago
        Nice goalpost move.
    • vasilipupkin 11y ago
      I think it's generally understood that signed documents describing the terms in detail is what matters. In my mind, integrity is a) not lying about what's in the docs b) sticking to the letter and spirit of signed docs. Until docs are signed, there is no deal