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It depends on your reason for interacting with them; what are you trying to gain from the conversation? Are you being pressured by friends? Is it work related?
by Memosyne 8y ago
It depends on your reason for interacting with them; what are you trying to gain from the conversation? Are you being pressured by friends? Is it work related? Are you trying to solicit something from them? Do you want them to like you or hate you? The most efficient approach would be to optimize for the desired outcome of your encounter.
- lainon 8y agoI'm talking about career related stuff. You can't go up the hill without interacting with various persons.
- Memosyne 8y agoLike another comment on this thread, I'd have to recommend Dale Carnegie’s "How to Win Friends and Influence People." In a business setting, it can be used to manipulate people into liking you so that you can further your own cause. I don't think it's possible to go up the hill when people find you unfriendly, so ultimately you'll need to appear amiable and that's where the book comes in handy.