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Games People Play

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by Eric Berne

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I'm doing a bit of a research in here: Through all its faults, Games People Play seemed amazing opportunity to learn things one can employ to make his life more balanced one (adopting a role of an adult more often and not playing those games, at least that much, anymore). My problem is: these things usually don't stick for too long. Would you say it helped you?
Greg Patience. Learning the rules. Watching people and even though I might not like the way they play, there is always something to learn. Most important r…morePatience. Learning the rules. Watching people and even though I might not like the way they play, there is always something to learn. Most important rule: everyone likes a compliment. "Your book report is very good", parent to child. (Then, and only then, proceed with a few suggestions, if necessary.) "In the meeting today, your comments on project timing and resources were insightful," adult to adult. (No need for anything else.) And most importantly, as an adult talking to a parent in their declining years, remind them often of how thankful you are.(less)
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