Sophia�s guide to Persuasion

Sophia (?????): goddess of wisdom, mistress of influence

Sophia indicates a simple seven step process for persuasion.

1. State clearly and unambiguously what you want
2. If you meet any resistance, deny the resistance and
   re-state your requirement, exactly as before
3. If necessary, reiterate your point by responding to
   any resistance with a vehement �no!�
   Feel free to escalate to a duplex-no: �no! No!�
4. Now preface your request with �I need��
5. If this is still not working, add the word �now!� to
   the end of your demand
6. Supplement the �now!� with a simultaneous stamp
   of your foot, for emphasis
7. If you need to enhance your technique, now is a
   good time to start crying.

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Sophia is my 2� year-old

1. �I want blueberries�
2. �No, I want blueberries�
3. �No!�
4. �I need blueberries�
5. �I need blueberries now!�
6. �I need blueberries now!�
7. �whhhaaaa�

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