Question by papa_de_q: How do you diplomatically tell a friend that you are not interested in their MLM?
How do you diplomatically tell a friend that you are not interested in their MLM?
We’ve all been there. Your friend is excited, elated, even zealous about the new “opportunity” they found out about. Who wouldn’t be excited. They’re going to be rich next year!!
No amount of reason or logic can convince them otherwise because they have been thoroughly indoctrinated. They believe that anybody that doesn’t or can’t “see the light” is a negative person who is just “hating on them” and their dreams.
In all honesty, you don’t want to rain on their parade. Who’s to say that they won’t be driving a pink cadillac courtesy of Mary Kay? But chances are slim and you know the game. You know where they are because you have been there, done that. I have dabbled with Amway, Pre-paid legal, Excel, Ignite and every other network marketing scheme… when I was young and gullible. Now I am a bit more savvy and only take advantage of those opportunities that seem more are viable based upon my experience having tried every get rich scheme.
You can’t tell them it won’t work. and you can’t explain why you want become a member – ’cause they ain’t hearing it. What do you do and keep them from being too disgusted with you? they think either:
1. You are a ne’er do well
2. You secretly hate to see them do well
The answer is neither – you just know the game and how goes and how it’ll more than likely unfold. You want to warn ‘em but you can’t because let’s face it – some work. Ask any Insurance agent who has built an organization under him/her.
That first answer is funny!! “Don’t look at ‘em – it’ll only encourage him/her. That’s funny!!!!
Best answer:
Answer by Dee
Stop giving them attention. Every time they talk about it, change the subject. Don’t flat out say “I hate your decision!” Just ignore the topic every time it comes up. Your friend will be conditioned not to talk about it in front of you and begin to understand (although they won’t know why) that you don’t approve of the decision.
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Well, being a friend is to listen to their ideas (good/bad) and when asked for an opinion, be honest. – Not in way to convince them their “dream” isn’t possible, but having your own experience has made you aware of the pitfalls of the opportunity. THEY should respect your wish to not be involved in it and move on to the next candidate.
I think you’ll just have to let this friend find out for them self what the “game” really is all about.
Comment by Mel_Mel07 — September 3, 2010 @ 4:53 pm