Persuasion Gifts

'I've been able to change their answer from 'never' to 'when pigs fly'.'

"Oh for God's sake! How many times do I have to flap my arms like this before you agree with me?!"

'Wow! That must have been one hell of a good salesman!'

'If you could learn to open up a little, you might make a few more sales.'

"He just talked me into giving him a 200% raise in his allowance. At least we don't have to worry about him not succeeding in business when he grows up."

Changing Minds

'He hasn't been the same since the Goodyear blimp sneaked up behind him.'

'He's trying to talk them into giving themselves up!'

"Now the first thing you have to do is to get a client's attention."

Phone solicitors like customers who are afraid to hang up.

'I loved your argument. When are you planning to perform it again?'

Debate Club Note

'...and by persuading your bosses to send you on this course, you've all passed!'

"I'm going to be a lawyer so I'll be arguing both sides."

I'm just a pollster, ma'am - I have no idea which candidate is a cat person.

Valentine man in underpants.

"I believe it because I believe it and that's how I know it's true."

Giant 'NO' with a small man holding a 'Yes',

". . .and so the Defense rests, based on those facts, to the best of my manipulation."

'Sir, you have a couple of salesmen laying for you out here.'

"We did our best to convince them, now it's up to how gullible they are."

"That guy is incredible! He's coaxed the fish to invest 20,000 bucks...in catfood stocks!"

"Does he respond better to a confident approach or a groveling approach?"

'Have you managed to persuade Tiddles to use the new cat-flap yet Dear?'

"I wasn't persuaded by his presentation. His logic was strong but his threats were weak."

"It reminds me of the very first ad that ever swayed me into buying something I didn't really want."

I think you'd make a persuasive salesman.

"Do you need me to write in big letters for you?"

"Actually I was hoping you'd change his mind with the strength of your arguments and your innate erudition."

'I'm done with school because all I need to make a living is to know how to persuade my dad to give me money!'

'Why yes. We do owe you a very large rebate!'

'Great speech! But let's cut your carefully reasoned conclusion and insert an uplifting sports metaphor.'

Telemarketing Center: Help wanted. It's not a job - it's a calling.

"I was a lobbyist, and this took all my skill."

'You really know how to ask for the order!'