"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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Francisco d'Anconia

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cant think of a user name said:
It is hard to say without knowing all that information.

But I understand what you mean; certainly I'm not suggesting that technology is the sole cause of such phenomena but could it be possible that it is another exacerbating factor in addition to those individuals factors you mentioned? (perhaps it "facilitates" such behaviour)

Of course, there is the other view that the individuals engaging in such behaviour are frustrated at their limited capacity to "change" this forum (or feel increasingly isolated from this community), and so they now seek to destroy it (possible troll attacks?)... although this view may be a bit dramatic as it mirrors certain theories of extreme violence by clandestine groups (let's not get into that!).
Good points. One thing that has always stood out to me is the need that some people have to evoke change. Don't get me wrong, I love change; life is dynamic and not static. However, some have a seemingly innate need to force external changes, as if their existence is dependent upon it; it's their validation. It seems as if accepting things that are beyond their control are not options they are willing to accept.
 

"She Liked You in March. It's October Now."

Attraction runs on a clock.

She flirted for weeks. Touched your arm. Found reasons to be alone with you. And you were careful. Respectful. Waiting for the right moment.

The moment had a shelf life. It expired around month two, and by the time you asked her out, she'd quietly filed you under "little brother."

One of the hardest lessons inside the 22 Rules: women rarely wait. Interest either grows or it decays, and nothing decays it faster than a man who never moves.

Make the move while she's still inventing reasons to be near you.

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Francisco d'Anconia said:
Good points. One thing that has always stood out to me is the need that some people have to evoke change. Don't get me wrong, I love change; life is dynamic and not static. However, some have a seemingly innate need to force external changes, as if their existence is dependent upon it; it's their validation. It seems as if accepting things that are beyond their control are not options they are willing to accept.
Yeah, I don't understand it either...

Anyway I don't have anymore points relating to this topic, do you? :D

Perhaps we should let them get back to it!
 

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cant think of a user name said:
Yeah, I don't understand it either...

Anyway I don't have anymore points relating to this topic, do you? :D

Perhaps we should let them get back to it!
Whoa, wait a second... I want my fvcking turn to derail a thread!!! :cuss:
 
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