You are twisting things and taking things out of context.  

Quick question:How do you “gently encourage/remind” a contractor to send a bid when they said they were going to?

After wood has been sistered or replaced, install the columns on a concrete pad, then every week twist up just a bit. 

You can even try and twist their arms a bit by saying you need them to get on some kind of term lease; giving the indication that you won't allow them to stay if they don't sign.

The center support beam in the basement is twisted on one side.

They're kinda like the big black guy in "green mile" super sweet and gentle, unless you [b]really[/url] tick them off, and they are usually really good with kids.

I love the fact that my EA keeps close tabs on what I amortize and what I depreciate, understands my real estate goals and is honest and frank with me, in a gentle way.Of course you still need to understand the tax process and implications.

Recently, I was made aware by my broker that in the past week they’ve put a little twist in the ruling.

Maybe all you need is a gentle reminder to get it all straightened out to your satisfaction.

There really aren't any "secrets" out there, just information you haven't learned yet, or, new twists on old concepts.