Can't Convince? Try Whining!
After yesterday's post, you know I think "a person convinced against their will is of the same opinion still." However, there are a few minor instances where you may not be able to change someone's opinion, but you might STILL get your way. Of course, it helps if you're a one-year-old dog who is obsessed with swimming, and you have NOTHING better to do than whine. After all the goal is this:
And that, my friends, is a clear and compelling goal. If you are equally driven, take note of the technique in this video. I think you could apply it in many situations. Here's the quick summary:
- Approach the person you're communicating with closely and maintain eye contact.
- Back up while delivering the whine.
- Make the whine impossible to ignore.
- Communicate the object of your desire (for Mack, the lake is through the window to his right).
- Repeat until acknowledged.(Even if the response comes from someone upstairs.)
See for yourself a master at work.
Excellent delivery and communication. In fact if you play your cards right, you could end up with the same results Mack enjoyed. Exhibit A:
Happy Friday everyone! I hope your day doesn't require any whining and that you have as much relaxation as you can take this weekend!