Tuesday, March 9, 2021

A Dilbert cartoon with a caution about storytelling

 

The March 8, 2021 Dilbert cartoon titled Traumatic Story has a caution about when to tell a story during a sales presentation. The dialogue is as follows:

 

Salesman: Before I tell you about our newest product, I’d like to tell you a story about a traumatic experience I had as a child.

Wally: Is your story related to the topic, or is it just an excuse to yammer about something that happened to you?

Salesman: I’m trying to manipulate your emotions to short-circuit your critical thinking.

Wally: Okay. Carry on.

 

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