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Old 09-16-2024, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SaucyJim View Post
So the right way is via subliminal mind manipulation?

The First Agreement: Be impeccable with your word.
Yes, I totally agree with you this could be looked at as type of manipulation but it's a nicer way to approach the topic.
In this way it does not put his neighbor in an awkward position of having to reject the proposal if he choose to, which could put a strain on the relationship. Remember this is a person he's going to be living next to and might be seeing every day.
Obviously, they are not childhood friends, if they were it would be a lot easier just to come out and ask.
These days one word can sour a relationship.