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> blushes I-i-i sometimes get nervous cough if maybe it could possibly be ok with you could we maybe do it with a phone call, whoops, I mean e-mail!! nervous laughter

Some recruiters may find it cute

needs some more uwuspeak for full effect

Or even "I prefer to discuss this", not even "type of thing".

To direct the recruiter while maintaining the illusion that they have control and are the more powerful party. When people feel like they are losing control is when they stop being cooperative and focus on self-preservation. It's actually really good advice to selectively reveal your weaknesses.

You got to show who's boss, tell it to them in l33t speak.

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