How to Make Friends and Influence People [Tuesday, April 15, 2014]

[sith_happened]

Anakin was typing as angrily as someone texting with two thumbs onto a comlink could when the class arrived. People were being Wrong on the Internet about The Amazing Race, Anakin's favorite show, and that couldn't be allowed to stand...and Rory had taken a hard line years ago about giving people migraines by thinking very hard at them. Typing in all caps was all he had left.

"Sometimes people are stupid and wrong," Anakin began, finally looking up, "and no amount of sweet talking will fix that. Today you have three scenarios to work through: one online, one using a telephone, and one in person. Think of this as prep for your final exam: break some truth to these people."

He went back to texting. Angrily.

Comments

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[failsatspirit]

"That I did not." Mostly because oatmeal wasn't that much of a thing in her world. "Though I'd believe it after being around Meelo."

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[sith_happened]

"Who's Meelo?" Anakin asked.

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[failsatspirit]

"One of Tenzin's kids," Korra explained. "He's five, and an airbender so when I say he whooshes about the place..."

Yes, Korra was making 'whoosh' gestures with her hands.

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[sith_happened]

Anakin laughed. "I know the feeling. Both of my children are strong in the Force. It makes for a messy meal if they decide something is gross."

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[failsatspirit]

"Tenzin's got three others," Korra said with a grin. "I mean Rohan's just a baby, but sometimes I'm surprised he can manage to dress himself properly."

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[sith_happened]

"It takes a certain skill," Anakin agreed, "especially when everyone's screaming and ten minutes late."

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[failsatspirit]

"And even then, sometimes a guy can slip up." Was she doing this subtlety thing right?

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[sith_happened]

Very well! Too bad Anakin was being dense.

"That's true. He has a lot on his mind."

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[failsatspirit]

"Exactly," Korra said. "Which is why no one would judge him if he say...wore the wrong shoes."

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[sith_happened]

"Well, they might judge him without saying so," Anakin replied.

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[failsatspirit]

"They really, really wouldn't," Korra said, pointing down towards Anakin's feet.

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[sith_happened]

"...oh."

Re: People Are Being Wrong: In Person

[failsatspirit]

"Yeah."