Comment by jacobsenscott
4 years ago
The book is very famous - it launched the "self help" genra. I've never read it, but I've heard it is fairly shallow guide on manipulating people to get what you want out of them.
4 years ago
The book is very famous - it launched the "self help" genra. I've never read it, but I've heard it is fairly shallow guide on manipulating people to get what you want out of them.
"genre"
> I've never read it, but
If you've never read it, maybe just leave it at that.
> manipulating people
You mean "influencing people", like it says right in the title?
It's a book that has helped millions, which is why it continues to be widely recommended.
It's not for everyone. The advice seems obvious to some, which of course is why it can be so valuable for others.
You are totally right that the title makes it seem that way, I thought so too at first. Now I am happy that I have proven myself wrong by reading it. It is more like what I’d have liked my parents had taught me about social situations and empathy. Most of the points in the book are about sincere empathy for others.
Just have a go at it, it costs less than a euro as an e-book and it read so easily that you’ll be done in no time.
It's more like: "ask people about themselves, they like talking about themselves", than secret jedi mind tricks. Not really nefarious.