I was in a meeting once with a very important supplier. He looked me in the eye after a couple of beers and said “should we get some hookers?”

I squared up to him and said “I want to be very clear, I’m happily married and I don’t do that. Moreover, I don’t give anyone leverage over me in any situation. I need your support for the business I have but I am going to immediately start working on diversifying away from your company. Thank you for the beers. Have a great night.”

I quickly got a price increase letter when I got home. Three months later I sent him my last order and I’ve never spoken to him since. If we don’t carry ourselves with integrity the world will drag us down.