The Art Of Diplomacy
Rules For Fenizic Dplomats
The Does
- Even if there are immense differences, still find
common features. Always implement the
"we" principle.
- Show willingness to understand your partner's
point of view - be it worlds away from ours.
- Be a patient listener but control the talk even
if talking little.
- Overlook minor flaws generously, help in
embarrassing situations and signal overall
support.
- Take yourself back and thus enhance the status of
your partner.
The Don'ts
Always avoid direct confrontation.
- Avoid demanding, the least imaginative method to
achieve power.
- Avoid threatening, the most unpleasant method to
show helplessness.
- Avoid reproaching, the simpliest method to work
off aggravation.
- Avoid criticising, the most hurting method to
articulate displeasure.
Instead, voice interest without provoking resistance:
" I propose..."
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