Monday, September 25, 2006
Plain Speaking pt 2
Ok, AND now that I know the client will SAY yes when them mean no. And will WRITE no, when they mean no. I'm forcing myself to wait for an email reply back instead of picking up the phone. Because they seem much more truthful in their emails than in person.
This is the thing. I really prefer to just take everyone at their word. This having to watch their body language, interpret their moods, listen for hidden messages, what a big freaking waste of energy.
My father is AMAZING at this. He knows people better than they know themselves. I called him up and asked him about the client. He said not to push her into the truth, but I could give her a few nudges as I felt like it.
Dad also said people like this generally get their way and have found how to make the "say one thing mean another thing then gripe and whine about it" work for them.
Dad's advice. Note it and work around it.
This is the thing. I really prefer to just take everyone at their word. This having to watch their body language, interpret their moods, listen for hidden messages, what a big freaking waste of energy.
My father is AMAZING at this. He knows people better than they know themselves. I called him up and asked him about the client. He said not to push her into the truth, but I could give her a few nudges as I felt like it.
Dad also said people like this generally get their way and have found how to make the "say one thing mean another thing then gripe and whine about it" work for them.
Dad's advice. Note it and work around it.
