Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 13th May 2015

Dilbert//9524, first published 11 years ago on Wednesday 13th May 2015

Agree With Idiots To Gain Trust

Tags

condescention, condescending, agreement, mocking, insult, insulting

Official transcript

Boss: Stop agreeing with me in ways that sound like you don't mean it. Dilbert: Experts say one should first agree with idiots to gain trust before trying to change their minds. Boss: You need to stop doing that. Dilbert: You are so right about that.

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

STOP AGREEING WITH ME IN WAYS THAT SOUND LIKE YOU DON'T MEAN IT.

EXPERTS SAY ONE SHOULD FIRST AGREE WITH IDIOTS TO GAIN TRUST BEFORE TRYING TO CHANGE THEIR MINDS.

YOU NEED TO STOP DOING THAT.

YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THAT.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Experts Agree"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a bespectacled man with black hair, sitting at a table with another man. The conversation begins with the second man saying, "Stop agreeing with me in ways that sound like you don't mean it." Dilbert responds, "Experts say one should first agree with idiots to gain trust before trying to change their minds." The second man then says, "You need to stop doing that." Dilbert replies, "You are so right about that."

The comic strip humorously highlights the importance of being genuine in one's communication and avoiding insincere agreements. It pokes fun at the idea that people often pretend to agree with others to gain their trust, only to later reveal their true intentions. The strip's message is relatable and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to be more authentic in their interactions.

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