A quick guide to social skills. Start at the first question, and stop when you answer “yes”.

1. Do you want to compel obedience, through violence, threats, or intimidation?

    That is Coercion.

2. Do you want someone to believe something that is not true?

    That is Deception.

3. Do you want to change someone’s mind or course of action?

    That is Persuasion.

4. Do you want to fit in and mingle?

    That is Socializing.