Can't Convince? Try Whining!

After yesterday's post, you know I think  "a person convinced against their will is of the same opinion still."  However, there are a few minor instances where you may not be able to change someone's opinion, but you might STILL get your way. Of course, it helps if you're a one-year-old dog who is obsessed with swimming, and you have NOTHING better to do than whine.  After all the goal is this:

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And that, my friends, is a clear and compelling goal.  If you are equally driven, take note of the technique in this video.  I think you could apply it in many situations.  Here's the quick summary:

  • Approach the person you're communicating with closely and maintain eye contact.
  • Back up while delivering the whine.
  • Make the whine impossible to ignore.
  • Communicate the object of your desire (for Mack, the lake is through the window to his right).
  • Repeat until acknowledged.(Even if the response comes from someone upstairs.)

See for yourself a master at work.

Excellent delivery and communication.  In fact if you play your cards right, you could end up with the same results Mack enjoyed.  Exhibit A:

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Happy Friday everyone!  I hope your day doesn't require any whining and that you have as much relaxation as you can take this weekend!