Can't get someone to agree, do this.
Get the other person to say “Yes, Yes”. So obvious, right? While this might be a very obvious concept, it’s a very neglected one. So many great ideas and thoughts die down just because the discussion started with a “No”. Hence while it is essential to have your own opinion and not necessarily agree to everything the other person is saying, it's very important to get the conversation towards the other person saying “Yes”..!!!
While talking with people, do not start the discussion with the things on which your opinions differ. The discussion might be more effective if you start the conversation by emphasizing the things on which you agree with them. It is important to emphasize and remind, if possible, the other person that you are both striving for the same objective just have your difference in the method. Keep the other person, if possible, from saying “No”.
A “No” response is a most difficult handicap to overcome. It brings the pride and ego of personality and demands you to stay consistent with your opinion. Post the discussion, even if you know that your opinion might not be as accurate as you thought earlier, now your pride is on the way. You will feel the urge to stick to it. When the person says “No”, and if they mean it, it is more than just two letters; the entire body and mind go into a condition of rejection and withdrawal.
