Sometimes we do get to deal with someone who’s really pompous. I know, you just feel like kicking him in the ass. This type of people dominate conversations. “Listen” is not a word in his dictionary. You are going to face a lot of difficulty trying to get him to shut-up and listen to you. What do you do? Listen!
Never try to rebuke, use sarcasm or attack him back. Perhaps he is really narcissistic and seeks every opportunity to try to showoff. Help him to achieve what he wants. If he wants glory, tell him how closing this deal with you can achieve that goal. If he is concern with his own personal reputation, tell his how closing this deal can do just that.
Everyone seeks recognition. This is even more so for him. Give him what he wants. Stroke his ego if you have to. An important thing to note is that you have to make him keep his promise. You don’t want them to call him the next day only to find out that he has decided to change his decision. Keep everything documented. Get him committed and you are set to go.
Tags: Boisterous, Characters, Difficult people
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