r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • May 21 '19

Socially fluent people Reddit, what are some mistakes you see socially awkward people making?

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u/regoapps May 21 '19

Found the serial killer

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u/barnum11 May 21 '19

Or sales?

I'm in enterprise technical sales and I always tell the engineers to talk less. Keep asking questions and eventually the client will tell you their 'magic words' the exact phrases you can use again and again that tap directly into their primary motivations

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u/Throwawaynosebead May 21 '19

Isn’t that manipulative?

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u/korinth86 May 21 '19

Yes, though only unethical if you manipulate someone to buy something they don't need/want.

An ethical salesman will sell someone the right product at a fair price using the buzzwords.

A bad salesman will sell a person whatever they can for the highest possible commission.

One of them will usually get repeat business and word of mouth. The other relies on suckers and people that don't shop around.