document 004 ; important question

[plainflush]

So, um, how do you get people to listen to you?

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[smokepraylove]

You could ask for choreography tips from that girl who was preaching about dark times. Talking from somewhere high-up seems to be a popular way, too.

[He suspects it has more to do with actually understanding or doing what one says or asks, but that's a lot harder to answer.]

[plainflush]

I'm not actually sure if that would help... Dancing, or, er, talking from above people. I mean, that sounds like it would make it harder to hear.

[smokepraylove]

Have you tried whispering? People always want to know if they think it's something they're not supposed to.

[handwritten]

[lifeisbrief]

I think that depends on the people. But I think being clear and honest is a good start.

permatext

[plainflush]

I've tried that but, um, maybe you're right. If I talked to them individually or something.

permahandwritten

[lifeisbrief]

What are you trying to tell them?

[trapinyellow]

Can you tell me if you find out?

[plainflush]

Sure. You have the same problem?

[trapinyellow]

Sometimes people don't take me seriously...

[refinedvillian]

[He chuckles.]

Normally, telling them what they want to hear is a good start. What is it you want to say?

[plainflush]

Well, I actually want people to stop doing something. They just, er, don't seem to hear me when I ask them to stop.

[refinedvillian]

If they can't respect your wishes, I'm sure you can find better friends.

[symbolofhappiness]

I'm not really sure. People can be really stubborn sometimes.

[plainflush]

They really can...

[symbolofhappiness]

Being calm and reasonable helps, but if someone has made up their minds, there's not a lot you can do about it.

Are you trying to convince someone of something?

[selene]

You just need to make sure to speak reaaaally loudly, that's the trick! If you yell, they can't not listen to you!

[plainflush]

I didn't want to be disruptive, but, maybe you're right, I've been kind of quiet. Er, I'm not sure about yelling, though. Just, a little louder though.

[seasaltzombie]

If you ever work it out, tell me.

What's up?

[plainflush]

Sure. I guess I'm not the only one with this problem, huh? Um, it's just some trouble with my classmates. They're really, er, enthusiastic...

[brokethecamera]

Um...speak really loudly?

[plainflush]

I guess shouting might do something...

[hisownpath]

Keep talking to them until they finally pay attention to you!

[plainflush]

So... persistence, huh?

[fortheworld]

Be logical and blunt. The importance lies in the content of your words; if it's self-evident even to the receiver, there is no way for them to deny it.

[plainflush]

That makes sense. I just get nervous talking to them, so, it's harder, but I'll try.