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fandomhigh2017-02-10 04:08 pm
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Practical Diplomacy, Friday
"Sometimes the most difficult thing to do is maintain a straight face during negotiations," Anakin said, "especially when they are saying something absolutely ridiculous."
"That can range from discussing lunch options with a colleague or boss, to attempting to discuss world affairs with another head of state," Obi-Wan said.
Not that he'd been watching the news. Much. "How does one approach such a situation? Do you keep a straight face? Do you refuse to speak further with this person? There are a range of possible strategies, but some may be better than others."
"It may also depend if it's a face-to-face conversation, or one where you might be able to regulate your voice but still roll your eyes at idiocy," Anakin said, explaining why many of his comm calls weren't done with the hologram on.
"We would like you to do a roleplaying exercise today," Obi-Wan said. "You will both play world leaders. One of you must behave outrageously: make illogical demands, perhaps, or insult your mother, something of the kind. The other must deal with them in pursuit of their goal: a trade treaty about... hm, let's say the orange industry."
Anakin snorted. "That seems like an excellent choice, Master."
"Attempt to reach some kind of agreement," Obi-Wan said. "Afterwards, tell us how it went. What worked? What did not?"
"That can range from discussing lunch options with a colleague or boss, to attempting to discuss world affairs with another head of state," Obi-Wan said.
Not that he'd been watching the news. Much. "How does one approach such a situation? Do you keep a straight face? Do you refuse to speak further with this person? There are a range of possible strategies, but some may be better than others."
"It may also depend if it's a face-to-face conversation, or one where you might be able to regulate your voice but still roll your eyes at idiocy," Anakin said, explaining why many of his comm calls weren't done with the hologram on.
"We would like you to do a roleplaying exercise today," Obi-Wan said. "You will both play world leaders. One of you must behave outrageously: make illogical demands, perhaps, or insult your mother, something of the kind. The other must deal with them in pursuit of their goal: a trade treaty about... hm, let's say the orange industry."
Anakin snorted. "That seems like an excellent choice, Master."
"Attempt to reach some kind of agreement," Obi-Wan said. "Afterwards, tell us how it went. What worked? What did not?"