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walk away forever if she insists on behaving badly.
Your firm commitment to this act of self-respect
cannot be faked. It must be genuine, heartfelt and
be an integral part of your overall personality.
Body Language Anecdote From the World Of
Office Politics I was a quick-learning 32 when I
made it to the top floor of the corporation. The guys
up here were battle-hardened veterans. They had
prevailed in the never-ending struggle for position,
prestige and power that dominates corporate life.
The name of the game was, and is, Intimidate To
Dominate. The only rule was, There Are No Rules.
Harvey Brush, Senior Executive Vice President,
was sent to LA from corporate headquarters to
"straighten out that bleeping mess." On Harvey's
second day, as I was sitting in my boss' office re-
viewing the problems with our billion dollar pro-
posal effort. Harvey barged in, put his size 14 wing-
tip on the edge of Mauris polished ebony desk,
grunted as he bent over to tie his shoe he let fly an
outrageously loud fart. He smirked, looked right at
Maury and said, "Somebody stepped on a frog, har,
har, har!"
I was stunned into immobility. My boss managed
a small smile as he waited quietly to be addressed.
Without removing his foot, "How's it goin' on the
proposal guys? We really need that that bastard!"
Harvey bellowed as he looked from my boss to me
and back.
I don't remember what Maury or I managed to
mumble. But I still remember that there was no
doubt in anyone's mind who was in charge. And,
there was no doubt in my mind that the proposal
would be the best one I had ever managed.
FINAL WARNING
Some women are blatant in their come ons. There
is no mistaking what's happening. Be suspicious if
Courtship Tactics For Men^99she's relaxed and smooth. Even when it seems like
she's really inviting you to make your move, it may
be nothing more than bait so she can rebuff your
proposition and win the little game of Rapo she's
playing.
If you're talking about a subject that is inap-
propriate, persuasion becomes impossible. What To
Talk About, the next chapter, keeps you on track.