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

Changing Minds

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

"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?'

"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."

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."

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

'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."

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

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

'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."

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

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

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

"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.

'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.

"Let's get readyyyyy—to fall for really great marketing."

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

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

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

"Now you've told everyone how importatn you are, would you like an upgrade to first class and a complimentary foot massage?"

"Of course, not everybody can face this kind of responsibility."

"I must admit, Johnson is a hell of a salesman."

'I hate making you feel guilty, but I've had great success with it in the past.'