Episode 215 - Dealing with Rude, Mean and Hostile People
The Hostile Prospect
This person disagrees with you and may even actively work against you. For a hostile prospect, use these techniques:
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Find common beliefs and establish a common ground.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Use appropriate humor to break the ice.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Don\u2019t start the presentation with an attack on their position.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 You are only trying to persuade on one point; don\u2019t talk about \xa0 anything else that could trigger disagreement.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Because of your differences, they will question your credibility. \xa0 \xa0Increase your credibility with studies from experts or anything that will support your claim.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 They will try to find reasons to not like you; don\u2019t give them any.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Don\u2019t tell them you are going to try to persuade them.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Express that you are looking for a win-win outcome rather than a win-lose situation.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Show them you\u2019ve done your homework.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Respect their feelings, values, and integrity.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Use logical reasoning as clearly and as carefully as possible.
\xb7\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0\xa0 Use the Law of Connectivity and the Law of Balance.
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