How to Win Friends and Influence People Class 2: Sept. 11

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Glinda was waiting at the front of the classroom, and seemed less cheery than usual. Although there were still snacks in the form of a cake and tea. "Today's lesson covers the fundamentals of handling people. They are as follows: First, don't criticize, condemn or complain. Second, give honest and sincere feedback. Third, motivate the other person to genuinely want to achieve what you are aiming for.

"Today's activity will revolve around that. I want you to pair up. You will take turns proposing the craziest idea you can think of, and the other will try to critique without coming across as namby-pamby or overtly harsh. Any questions? No? Then let's begin."

[OCD up! Up super early for SP justice. Roster, syllabus, and other fun things can be found at that link. See OOC note for how to make today more interesting.]

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Re: Activity :: 9/11

[living_endless]

Yes. Yes, there was. Didi would make a special point of escorting him there herself, just to be certain his reservation wasn't lost.

Nevertheless, she clambered on up, smiling.

"Lord Tybalt is too modest," she said. "It is his voice that allows this song to soar. We are performing, as a duet, 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion."

And then, in a not-especially-good voice, she sang,

Every night in my dreams
I see you. I feel you.
That is how I know you go on.

And then looked at Mr. Greasy-and-Self-Satisfied over on the desk. Your turn, Tybalt.

Re: Activity :: 9/11

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It was... somewhat sad, that Tybalt actually knew the words to this.

Don't ask him how. It was too painful. Just so long as he wasn't standing up there alone making an ass of himself, he was game to do this, either way.

Far across the distance
And spaces between us
You have come to show you go on.

He raised an eyebrow at Didi. Time for some stunning but not particularly well-sung harmony, then?

Re: Activity :: 9/11

[living_endless]

He knew the words because the male lead in the film was stunning of course.

Yes. One round of the chorus, then they'd call it a draw? Didi tried to ask that with her eyebrows as she opened her mouth to sing.

Near, far, wherever you are...
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go ONNNNNN and ONNNNNNN

Re: Activity :: 9/11

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Yes, one round of the chorus was plenty, especially considering this was more a dare than any actual willingness to sing or sing well.

It was possible that the ability to sing well had taken one look at them, and then run screaming for the lifeboats as though it had mistaken them for an iceberg.

And my heart will go OOOOON and OOOOOOON.

...

Tybalt needed a cigar, now.

Re: Activity :: 9/11

[living_endless]

ONNNNNN....

And as soon as they were done, Didi took a quick bow and jumped down.

She didn't smoke, but if she did, she'd want that cigar, too.