Larry
"Uncle Larry"
I like what Brent and Andy said. Handled properly, you could make a real ally here. Handled improperly, it could blow up in your Slingbacked faces.
I like how Andy said to ask them what to. If it comes from them, they have no real reason to get pissed. Give them the power initially.
I like how Brent said to acknowledge them with some sort of gift or something to let them know how much they are appreciated, if in fact you do get new players. Let the carp guy know how thankful you are and if there's anything you can do in the future for them. Total diplomacy and tact. Stroke their ego while you're at it too, compliment their abilities if you mean it, it usually always disarms people and gets them to come around to your way of thinking.
Tact, the ability to tell someone to go to hell, and actually have them look forward to the trip.
I like how Andy said to ask them what to. If it comes from them, they have no real reason to get pissed. Give them the power initially.
I like how Brent said to acknowledge them with some sort of gift or something to let them know how much they are appreciated, if in fact you do get new players. Let the carp guy know how thankful you are and if there's anything you can do in the future for them. Total diplomacy and tact. Stroke their ego while you're at it too, compliment their abilities if you mean it, it usually always disarms people and gets them to come around to your way of thinking.
Tact, the ability to tell someone to go to hell, and actually have them look forward to the trip.