Read decades ago - when influencing wasn't a job description. ( )

I give this 2 stars for the practical advice. However, this book does not align with my views on society and gender roles. Being a book written so long ago, I decided to take some points with a grain of salt, but as a woman there is some things you can’t bite your tongue on.
Yes the practical advice is very useful and helpful, but the business kindest and gendered marital roles are a hard ni for me. This is a self help book for the capitalist who likes rules. If this is you go for it.
However, just because this book does not 100% align with my beliefs does not mean I was going to stop reading it. I am a firm believer in never having a book unfinished, and to have the most well rounded education as possible. To be well rounded means to take a look at all sides. This side was not for me. I can pick a few pieces that were useful, and I can make the decision to not listen to the parts that don’t reflect how I want to live my life.

We can choose the information we want to follow, but it’s always best to gather as much information as possible to get to this point.

Sadly 2 stars, I am neither a straight man or a Capitalist. So ultimately this is a miss for me.
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The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it. ( )

I read this one only because I already had the paperback on my shelves and Adam Conover (from Adam Ruins Everything) "highly" recommends it. Although the text could do with an update, there is a lot of good advice here. It was an easy read, and I would recommend this to anyone needing pointers in social matters, especially those concerning one's professional life. ( )

A great book. Must read. Don't get thrown off by the name. It does not have lame-ass techniques to impress people. The book will refresh your fundamental principles about how you communicate with people, how to get them to listen to you, and how to get your way without causing anyone discomfort. And it's the kind of stuff that you know, but reading it with all these examples makes a difference. I'd recommend you make a habit of reading this every once in a while, and if not, at least take some time every now and then and read the 4 pages with the list of the principles. ( )