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“It's just like with people. You're going to get along better working with them - human or equine - if you ask politely rather than demand that they do things.” quote by Viggo Mortensen
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“It's just like with people. You're going to get along better working with them - human or equine - if you ask politely rather than demand that they do things.”

Viggo Mortensen

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Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015

Polite requests foster cooperation with both people and animals, unlike demanding commands.

In simple terms: Politeness improves cooperation.

Key Takeaway

Ask kindly, not command.

Themes

communication respect cooperation

Mood

practical empathetic

Type

advice behavioral

When to use this quote

  • teamwork
  • animal training
  • customer service

Key Concepts

behavioral psychology human-animal interaction

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does politeness change outcomes?
  • When is firmness necessary?
A Different Perspective

May not work with hostile individuals.

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