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"Pretty please" is actually a good default approach for a state X wanting something from another state Y; it shows respect and builds mutual trust. There is no
by effie 7y ago
"Pretty please" is actually a good default approach for a state X wanting something from another state Y; it shows respect and builds mutual trust. There is no guarantee that request will be fulfilled, but it can start a dialog "we want something in return" that can result in mutual accommodation. When the state X throws out past agreements, starts making higher demands, it is playing very risky game.
- m0zg 7y agoI'm very thankful that you're not the one running the country. "Pretty please" gets you jack shit when you're dealing with hardcore gangsters like Xi Jinping, Shinzo Abe, Angela Merkel, or Vladimir Putin.
- effie 7y agoThe original context is Iran. So you want more from somebody than agreed and if you won't get it you start to use sanctions? Risky game, you can sometimes win, but if you go for it too far for too long, this will blow in your face.
- dang 7y agoWe've asked you repeatedly to stop posting flamebait to HN. Especially political flamebait. If you keep doing it we will ban you. https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html