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Offline iago

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Techniques to turn a 'no' into a 'yes'
« on: November 07, 2010, 01:55:35 pm »
No, it's not a sexual thing. Well, I suppose it can be. :)

http://www.spring.org.uk/2010/10/dont-take-no-for-an-answer.php

Interesting that they research different techniques (like asking for a lot and settling for a little, asking for a little then ramping up, etc) against each other to see which ones work best.

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Re: Techniques to turn a 'no' into a 'yes'
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2010, 12:01:39 pm »
Asking "why not" to complete strangers when they refuse to do you a favor is akin to being a sociopath.  For the reason described in the study.  :P
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Re: Techniques to turn a 'no' into a 'yes'
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2010, 03:24:56 pm »
This thread reminds me of: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1204516/
[17:42:21.609] <Ergot> Kutsuju you're girlfrieds pussy must be a 403 error for you
 [17:42:25.585] <Ergot> FORBIDDEN

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(00:50:11) Mythix: I'm going to fuck that red dot out of your head.
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