Law 19 - Know who you're dealing with Flashcards
When should you study people?
Before you engage with them
What are the different types of people you can identify?
- The Arrogant and Proud Man
- The Hopelessly Insecure Man
- Mr. Suspicion
- The Serpent with a Long Memory
- The Plain, Unassuming and often Unintelligent Man
How do you identify an arrogant and proud man?
Any perceived slight will elicit a complete overreaction. His pride is oversensitive and overactive.
How do you deal with arrogant and proud men?
- be polite
- don’t insult them
- never offend their honour and pride
Is it wise to make an arrogant or proud person your ally?
No.
In what way can you offend someone’s pride?
By assuming that they’re weaker than you.
How do you identify an overly insecure man?
Make a joke at their expense. If they laugh, they’re confident. If they’re offended, they’re overly insecure.
Why are overly insecure men dangerous?
When something offends their fragile ego, they feel hurt and start doubting themselves. After this, they will destroy their lives and yours trying to restore their fragile ego.
Why is it very important that you rule out whether or not someone is overly insecure right in the beginning?
The best way to deceive a sucker is by playing on his insecurities. If you find that someone is overly insecure, you steer completely clear of their insecurities.
What is the MO of an overly insecure person?
Joke –> Offence –> Vengeance
Which of the 5 types of bad men can you not identify instantly by testing?
The serpent with a long memory.
How do you identify a person as a Serpent with a long memory?
You see their calculation and cunning in other areas of their life. They seem very cold and unaffectionate.
How can you confirm that someone is a serpent with a long memory, after you’ve seen the signs in their other interactions?
Hurt and deception doesn’t elicit any anger in them. They seem unnaturally calm.
How do you deal with a sepent with a long memory, once you’ve identified him?
Do NOT insult him. You will risk devastating consequences.
How do you identify Mr. Suspicion?
He sees the worst in people, and thinks everyone is after him.
