Quotes About Interaction

At root what is, is no longer THINGS but what happens BETWEEN things, these are the terms of the reality contemporary to us – and the terms of what we are. Olson (1983)

Why don't you try to make me feel bad?

degree of civility I normally possess," he said. "What'd she say?

Challenge is the crucible for greatness. It provides the context in which adversity and vision interact to provide for the creation of something new.

If you wish to maximize your leadership effectiveness, begin with the assumption that you'll be interacting in some way with this person again in the future, and that this relationship will be critical to your mutual success.

You need to get to know who your constituents are, how they feel, and what they think. You need to repeatedly walk the halls and plant floors, regularly meet with small groups, and frequently hit the road for visits with associates, key suppliers, and customers. Paying attention, personalizing recognition, and creatively and actively appreciating others increases their trust in you.

Strength is paradoxical. I am not strong because I can force others to do what I wish as a result of my play with them, but because I can allow them to do what they wish in the course of my play with them.

We are playful when we engage others at the level of choice, when there is no telling in advance where our relationship with them will come out-- when, in fact, no one has an outcome to be imposed on the relationship, apart from the decision to continue it.

There is no possibility of conversation with a loudspeaker.

Max: Okay guys, I had a couple thoughts I wanted to go over with you. Iggy: (pretends to snore loudy) Max: (throws another pinecone at him) Iggy: Quit throwing things at me! Max: Glad you could join us.

It's funny how different people are. If I'd been this kid and someone was snarling Ordering a pizza? at me, without even thinking, I would have snarled back Yeah. You want pepperoni? -Maximum Ride

You could have gotten a car with GPS, Total said helpfully. Yes, I said Or we could have brought along a dog that doesn't talk. I gave Angel a pointed look, and she smiled, well, angelically, at me. Total huffed, offended at me and climbed into her lap...

Later, Fang said to Ella and Dr. Martinez in that gushy, hyperemotional, overdramatic way he has.

What are you guys doing? If you anted me to take a shower, all you had to do was pay me ten bucks, like you usually do

I remembered something my first partner had told me. Never wrestle with a pig, Lindsay. You both get dirty. The pig likes it.

I'm always pretending that I'm sitting across from somebody. I'm telling them a story and I don't want them to get up until it's finished

My name's J.J.," she said, seeming completely comfortable with this social interaction. My palms were sweating. "It's short for Jennifer Joy. I mean, what were my parents thinking?

Never wrestle with a pig, Lindsay. You both get dirty. The pig likes it.

it's really great to be back in front of an audience again.

Ari shook Celeste playfully, and Angel stepped forward.

No, no, no. We're not stopping to talk to Marty…" Hey, Marty, how ya doing, man?" No, no, The Duke, we don't need any cocaine today. Keep moving. Keep moving.

We heard from two bozos who I didn't know

if I did. Bear's not exactly a good listener. "Uh-huh," he said.

up the envelope flap. She finally hung up