3. The Art of Suggesting but Not Directing

By: Professor Punsley

2. The Illusion of Choice   — A primer to our series on the art of suggestion.

Are you tired of being seen as a dictator? Do you wish to guide others without appearing to micromanage?

Look no further! Professor Punsley has distilled the art of suggesting but not directing into a series of lectures that will make you the most subtle of puppeteers.

Today, we'll cover the art of subtlety, where suggesting becomes a gentle breeze, but directing is a category 5 hurricane. Join us as we explore:

  1. Using the phrase "I was just thinking" to make your suggestions sound like harmless daydreams.
  2. Employing the art of "I'm just asking" to turn questions into subtle commands.
  3. How to make your suggestions seem like they are the other person's idea, even if they are yours.

And, as always, we'll have our famous "Suggestion-O-Meter" to track your progress in the art of subtlety. Don't worry, it's not as invasive as it sounds.

4. The Surreal Technique of Asking for Feedback — Where you ask for feedback while secretly knowing the outcome.