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fandomhigh2014-01-14 11:31 am
sith_happened) wrote in fandomhigh2014-01-14 11:31 am
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How to Make Friends and Influence People [Tuesday, January 14, 2014]
Anakin stood in front of the Danger Shop-generated conference room with a slightly sheepish (for him--you had to really be looking for it) expression on his face. "My apologies for missing our first class," he began. "I had two Force-sensitive children at home with the flu and was told by my wife that she'd divorce me if I tried to leave the house. I'm pretty sure she was exaggerating, but it's never a good idea to push a tired, sick mother."
He gestured around the room. "Welcome to How to Make Friends and Influence People," he said. "You'll be learning mostly through simulations and hypothetical scenarios. I recognize most of your faces and those I don't know I'll figure out as we go along."
Because introductions in a class with friends in the name would make far to much sense, apparently.
"Here's your scenario today: a recently passed bill in the government has severely cut into the profit margins of an important trade federation. In retaliation, they have imposed a blockade around the planet of one of the biggest supporters of the law."
Because that made sense.
"Because that makes sense. You are here to negotiate an end to the hostilities. Discuss with your classmates what you think would be a good compromise to offer the trade federation. You absolutely cannot promise to repeal the law, but everything else is fair game." Anakin clapped his hands together. "Begin."
He gestured around the room. "Welcome to How to Make Friends and Influence People," he said. "You'll be learning mostly through simulations and hypothetical scenarios. I recognize most of your faces and those I don't know I'll figure out as we go along."
Because introductions in a class with friends in the name would make far to much sense, apparently.
"Here's your scenario today: a recently passed bill in the government has severely cut into the profit margins of an important trade federation. In retaliation, they have imposed a blockade around the planet of one of the biggest supporters of the law."
Because that made sense.
"Because that makes sense. You are here to negotiate an end to the hostilities. Discuss with your classmates what you think would be a good compromise to offer the trade federation. You absolutely cannot promise to repeal the law, but everything else is fair game." Anakin clapped his hands together. "Begin."
Re: Negotiate!
Re: Negotiate!
Re: Negotiate!
That first 'federation' should have been 'government.' Thanks for deciphering what I meant.Victor nodded. "Plus it's a principle thing," he added. "You give in to bullies once, you're letting every other bully around know you back down easy."
Re: Negotiate!
Re: Negotiate!