[zackattack]

as an aside, when i was a bit younger i bought "the art of seduction" with the naive aim of studiously applying its techniques towards my own romantic goal.

[SlowOnTheUptake]

Evidently it worked for the author. He got you to buy his book.

[zackattack]

you can always win by playing to people's egos, or fundamental reinforcers (food/sex/sleep/drinking)