Surrounded by Idiots Quotes

“No matter how we choose to communicate, you, the individual, will always be in a minority. Whatever your type of behavior is, the majority will work in a different way. And there’s always going to be more of them.”
― Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate With Each in Business

“But what remains of what you said to someone after it has been filtered through that person’s frame of reference, views, attitudes, experiences, prejudices, and preconceived notions is ultimately the message that has been understood.”
― Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business

“I wouldn’t go so far as to claim that I’m never embroiled in conflict, just as I wouldn’t attempt to convince you that I never lie, but both phenomena are rarities these days. I hope you don’t interpret this as boasting. It’s taken me decades of study and practice to reach this point and I am acutely aware of how much I have left to learn.”
― Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behaviour and How to Effectively Communicate with Each in Business

“I don’t judge someone simply because they
aren’t like me.”
― Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate With Each in Business

“Micke had the car for about a week when he hit a lamppost and couldn't get out on the driver's side. When I heard about the accident, I was worried and called to see if he was okay. His answer? "It was fine! I just got out the other door!”
― Thomas Erikson, Surrounded by Idiots: The Four Types of Human Behavior and How to Effectively Communicate With Each in Business