Whenever I meet people for the first time, I get them to talk for ten minutes. Then I size them up from the exact opposite perspective of all they've told me. Do you think that's crazy?No, I said, shaking my head, I'd guess your method works quite well.
In "A Wild Sheep Chase" by Haruki Murakami, the protagonist describes his unique approach to meetings. He prefers to listen to people talk about themselves for a while before forming his own opinion. This strategy allows him to analyze their words from a contrasting viewpoint, giving him deeper insight into their true character.
The narrator finds this method intriguing rather than irrational, suggesting it may be effective in understanding others. By flipping the perspective, he implies that one can discover hidden truths that may not be readily apparent in initial conversations.
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