"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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Pre-Bible Era

syncmaster

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Yeah, things were a lot better back then. It was a community we knew pretty much everybody. Right now it feels very impresonal.. that may be becase i haven't been here in a few years - but still.
When you get the chance read the old dj bible. you'll find it's VERY different from the new one. Much more quality material.
 

"You Can't Argue a Woman Into Liking You"

You made your case like a lawyer. Stable job. Good guy. Ready for something real. All true. All irrelevant.

She weighed your points, nodded along, felt nothing — then fell hard for some tattooed bartender with a motorcycle and a gambling problem.

Logic is where attraction goes to die. The "22 Rules" work a level deeper, on the subconscious switches that decide within minutes whether you register as a MAN or as part of the furniture.

Stop presenting evidence. Start flipping switches.

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I've been on and off for the past while posting a few articles - now i have a feeling i'll be back for a while ;)... i might see if Allan will give me mod status again. That would be cool :)
 

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Originally posted by syncmaster
I've been on and off for the past while posting a few articles - now i have a feeling i'll be back for a while ;)... i might see if Allan will give me mod status again. That would be cool :)
sync...I think that's a wonderful idea! You were a great moderator.
 

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Originally posted by syncmaster
I've been on and off for the past while posting a few articles - now i have a feeling i'll be back for a while ;)... i might see if Allan will give me mod status again. That would be cool :)
Well....actually a spot has just opened up :rolleyes:
 

"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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Originally posted by Paradox
Well....actually a spot has just opened up :rolleyes:
syncmaster would be perfect for the job. He's done it before (and did a good job) and Allen already knows what kind of moderator he'd be.
 

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Greetings dood. Where teh fock have j00 been y0?
 

"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

Read more...

DJ_in_making

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u guys are vets!

I always look up to the old school people. Even though I was here when there was a bible, I was around long enough remember the old colors.
Back then I lived on the bible alone, no discussion forum. And I guess it was better that way, b/c the discussion forum is mainly a bunch of guys too lazy to read the bible.

Bring the gold back!!:cuss:
 

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I actually think we'd be better off if we got rid of the bible all together. That way instead of people always saying "go read the bible" and not helping each other it becomes more of a community again.
 

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Originally posted by syncmaster
I actually think we'd be better off if we got rid of the bible all together. That way instead of people always saying "go read the bible" and not helping each other it becomes more of a community again.
I agree that it's better as a community thing. But I think people should read the bible first, then ask any unclear questions! B/c the bible is basically a bunch of discussion forum posts that have been selected as tips
 

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Hey Adam, good to see you back (yet again.)

Just PM Allen for the spot.

BTW: Go old yellow board color!
 
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