Never say “No.” “No” is resistance—and resistance signals a fight. In administration, we don’t fight. We agree… conditionally. A demand is an offer. Ignore it, and you agree by silence. Argue it, and you agree by controversy. The remedy is Conditional Acceptance. “I accept your offer—upon proof of claim.” That single condition shifts the burden of proof back to the party making the demand. You remain in honor. You’re willing to perform—if they can prove authority. The burden of proof lies with t