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Not sure I agree with this - I like the part about being privately pessismistic (or I would probably instead describe it as being privately skeptical). But I ha
by Melatonic 4y ago
Not sure I agree with this - I like the part about being privately pessismistic (or I would probably instead describe it as being privately skeptical). But I have found it works best to try to mirror the other person (or persons). If you walk into a room and know that everyone are the kind of people that find pessismism and skeptics funny then roll with that. Etc etc. Essentially know your audience.
- waboremo 4y agoI don't know, while I do agree with some level of mirroring (usually superficially, like mirroring other confident people at a networking event), I don't believe anyone should do so for repeated interactions. It's just another form of people pleasing, and the harms of that are miles long. Worse yet, this tactic can very quickly become machiavellian. Good luck undoing that!