Some good bits
3 stars
I was recommended this one as an approach to dealing with difficult conversations in life where you have a vested interest in a particular outcome.
It was great to read about some of the crazy situations the author has been in and the information in the book is presented as a set of conversational tools used to get your way.
I think I see them as more of things to be aware of. I'm not sure most of them were things I'd actively try to use in conversation with anyone. It feels too manipulative to me -- obviously this might be fine in a life or death situation, less so getting a better deal in a shop.
I can definitely imagine these tactics working on me without any particular effort, so I'm interested to spot them next time.
I did like the alternatives to saying yes/no, though - as ways …
I was recommended this one as an approach to dealing with difficult conversations in life where you have a vested interest in a particular outcome.
It was great to read about some of the crazy situations the author has been in and the information in the book is presented as a set of conversational tools used to get your way.
I think I see them as more of things to be aware of. I'm not sure most of them were things I'd actively try to use in conversation with anyone. It feels too manipulative to me -- obviously this might be fine in a life or death situation, less so getting a better deal in a shop.
I can definitely imagine these tactics working on me without any particular effort, so I'm interested to spot them next time.
I did like the alternatives to saying yes/no, though - as ways to drive progress towards a shared goal in a more productive way.