What does "win over" mean in this paragraph?
I'm reading a book about how to talk to a foreigner. But the book has a confusing paragraph. This is paragraph:
"When you approach a foreigner, do not try to win over his/her friends before you have made a good connection with him/her. You should be more interested in him/her than his/her friends".
What does "win over" in this paragraph?
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win over [to your side] = convince to join your cause
In this case, simply "befriend".
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Do not try to get the approval of. Win over can literally mean "win". In this case don't try to acquire the person's friends without trying to acquire/secure your friendship with the foreigner first.
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IMHO: Toss the book and just start listening. :)
Do not try to win over foreigners as if they were pets.
You will meet many people. Some you will like. Some will like you. Some will have been born in other countries. Perhaps do not obsess over the small things.
"win over", as they say below, is about persuading or sales of some kind, such as a particular perspective. Maybe just be you?
I hope that I have won you over to a more relaxed attitude towards people, foreign & local.
Enjoy.
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