Social Engineering
Apr 22, 2014, 2:16 pm
#1
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Social Engineering
I was in my favorite store today and there was a new cashier and new manager. Had to spend like 10 minutes to finish my normal transaction with lots of questions and curiosity from the new manager. However, I was able to do some small talk and get some information out of her. Reminded me of how important it is to build a good image and to maintain a good relationship with the people behind the counter.
Therefore, I was hoping to find some resources to further enhance my social engineering skills. Anyone with a good tip on how to approach and build good relationship with strangers? A good book on social engineering to read?
Thanks for any info in advance.
Therefore, I was hoping to find some resources to further enhance my social engineering skills. Anyone with a good tip on how to approach and build good relationship with strangers? A good book on social engineering to read?
Thanks for any info in advance.
Apr 22, 2014, 2:22 pm
#2
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I dont think you actually mean SE, I think what you're going for or rather should go for is called building a répertoire, being amiable and personable.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friend.../dp/0671027034
in any case, wrong forum!
http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friend.../dp/0671027034
in any case, wrong forum!
Apr 22, 2014, 2:33 pm
#3
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Are you sure you didn't mean rapport?
rap·port
raˈpôr,rə-/
noun
noun: rapport; plural noun: rapports
1.
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
"she was able to establish a good rapport with the children"
synonyms: affinity, close relationship, understanding, mutual understanding, bond, empathy, sympathy, accord More
"board members fired him for failing to maintain good rapport with the trustees"
Origin
mid 17th century: French, from rapporter ‘bring back.’
rap·port
raˈpôr,rə-/
noun
noun: rapport; plural noun: rapports
1.
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
"she was able to establish a good rapport with the children"
synonyms: affinity, close relationship, understanding, mutual understanding, bond, empathy, sympathy, accord More
"board members fired him for failing to maintain good rapport with the trustees"
Origin
mid 17th century: French, from rapporter ‘bring back.’
Apr 22, 2014, 4:04 pm
#4
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Are you sure you didn't mean rapport?
rap·port
raˈpôr,rə-/
noun
noun: rapport; plural noun: rapports
1.
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
"she was able to establish a good rapport with the children"
synonyms: affinity, close relationship, understanding, mutual understanding, bond, empathy, sympathy, accord More
"board members fired him for failing to maintain good rapport with the trustees"
Origin
mid 17th century: French, from rapporter ‘bring back.’
rap·port
raˈpôr,rə-/
noun
noun: rapport; plural noun: rapports
1.
a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
"she was able to establish a good rapport with the children"
synonyms: affinity, close relationship, understanding, mutual understanding, bond, empathy, sympathy, accord More
"board members fired him for failing to maintain good rapport with the trustees"
Origin
mid 17th century: French, from rapporter ‘bring back.’
Apr 22, 2014, 8:52 pm
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I dont think you actually mean SE, I think what you're going for or rather should go for is called building a répertoire, being amiable and personable.
http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friend.../dp/0671027034
in any case, wrong forum!
http://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friend.../dp/0671027034
in any case, wrong forum!
OP__Do you really need a book to tell you how to be cordial to someone? Ask how they are doing, make small talk, and move on...it is not difficult enough to require the reading of a book.
Apr 22, 2014, 9:07 pm
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OP, how would you make friends? How is this any different? Let's take a field trip to Kindergarten.
Apr 22, 2014, 9:13 pm
#7
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Yes. It's not much different. However I'm interested in getting better at it. Not just for MS though being friendly to cashiers/tellers/managers has been really rewarding for me so far. Im sure its the same for many of you too. That's why good should become even better.
Apr 22, 2014, 9:45 pm
#8
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Discussion about social skills is off topic as it is not directly related to Manufactured Spending. Thread closed.