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How to make friends; part 1
(lemmy.kadaikupi.site)
Executive summary: don't be a dickhead
Don’t be a dickhead.
Show up to things where people are.
If you’re shy, at least try to be approachable.
Don’t be a dickhead.
How do I try to be approachable?
The dickhead ripped that page out
Must be a different version I thought the Excecutive version of friends involves having money and power
See also: Hygiene
Fun fact. That man has no legs and hovers around like Slimmer.
Step 1: Don't read books that say they'll teach you how to make friends
Step 2: Kill a fellow inmate
Is this a necromancy guide?
Considering how his hand is essentially absorbing the dark energy from it, I'd say yes it most definitely is.
- Always turn up to social gatherings with pocketfuls of Babybel cheeses
- If #1 doesn't clinch it, it was never meant to be
Somewhere in the last 1/4 you'll find out you're reading the wrong book
Though this is a pretty decent book. The version I read in 2009 had updated all the pop culture references to make it more relatable.
oh yeah, no better way to learn how to form lasting relationships than the book charles manson testified having learned manipulation from.
The updated book actually has some useful points, whether it's used for good or bad depends on the person
From memory, much of its advice could be summarized with "act with humility, treat people well, and show an interest in what others have to say, and they will generally like you and be willing to do what you want". It had a lot of anecdotes from people describing how they handled difficult confrontations with others as part of their jobs at usually small businesses. Notoriously annoying customers would reflect on their behavior and change it after someone hears out their complaints and offers to accommodate them.
It is manipulative and can be used maliciously, but it's also just generally good advice to prevent and de-escalate conflicts. I don't think it's any more evil than a hammer is for its potential to harm people as well as build things.
If you wanna free 30 day trial of having friends just win the lottery
As soon as the book was published .... it was already outdated and irrelevant
It's like a slinky in book form.
wow so many ways
this post was submitted on 27 May 2025
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