3 Habits That Make Chris Pratt Charismatic AF (CoC) - General

[video=youtube;G_SmshF2ynw]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_SmshF2ynw[/video] I already liked Pratt before but getting explained on why he is so charismatic was very interesting.

What a bunch of great tips that I'll never be able to put into practice

I hate watching videos like this because I always start out thinking: "What a jabroni, thinking that you can take a shortcut to charisma." But then it turns out to be really reasonable advise.

[QUOTE=Funktastic Dog;52189004]I hate watching videos like this because I always start out thinking: "What a jabroni, thinking that you can take a shortcut to charisma." But then it turns out to be really reasonable advise.[/QUOTE]Eh, it's a good breakdown on why he's funny but the only real advice the video gives is "be funny". I can't do anything Pratt does because I'm not a quick thinker when it comes to conversation, and if I followed his lead and tried to come up with great jokes on the spot it would come out wrong, fall completely flat and have way worse consequences than saying something tame but boring. As stated earlier, this guy does good analysis videos and breakdowns, but I don't think any of it should be taken as real advice on how to act because not everyone has the ability to successfully pull off stuff like this.

Can someone sum up the three things?

[QUOTE=Flubbman;52190966]Eh, it's a good breakdown on why he's funny but the only real advice the video gives is "be funny". I can't do anything Pratt does because I'm not a quick thinker when it comes to conversation, and if I followed his lead and tried to come up with great jokes on the spot it would come out wrong, fall completely flat and have way worse consequences than saying something tame but boring. As stated earlier, this guy does good analysis videos and breakdowns, but I don't think any of it should be taken as real advice on how to act because not everyone has the ability to successfully pull off stuff like this.[/QUOTE] Almost anyone can slowly train themselves to be charismatic. Just because it comes to some people more naturally doesn't mean you can't get good at it -- normally it also involves improving other aspects of you(such as empathy, ability to maintain positivity in bad situations, etc).

[QUOTE=Flubbman;52190966]Eh, it's a good breakdown on why he's funny but the only real advice the video gives is "be funny". I can't do anything Pratt does because I'm not a quick thinker when it comes to conversation, and if I followed his lead and tried to come up with great jokes on the spot it would come out wrong, fall completely flat and have way worse consequences than saying something tame but boring. As stated earlier, this guy does good analysis videos and breakdowns, but I don't think any of it should be taken as real advice on how to act because not everyone has the ability to successfully pull off stuff like this.[/QUOTE] Training yourself to be quick witted isn't easy, but it's not beyond your skill set. My advice to developing charisma is to work in sales for comission. When your take home literally relies on you being able to effectively bullshit and communicate well, you'll learn quickly. I've never struggled with public speaking or anything of the like, so maybe my perspective isn't as valuable in that regard, but going from a relatively socially apt person to a sales person has made me a lot more confident and a lot more charismatic. I think, in all honesty, it's due to the exposure. If you're not used to it, it's harder to think on your feet. The more you do it, the easier it is to think on your feet. I know how much I struggled in my first few months of doing it because I hadn't gotten to that stage yet.

I find that most people who have a lot of negative reactions throughout their day are generally unhappy, angry, etc. people. If you show happiness and kindness to those around you, they'll be more likely to do the same. I worked in customer service in the fast food industry for about 2 years and can only think of maybe 10 people who were horrible to me, out of thousands upon thousands of people.

[QUOTE=Flubbman;52190966]Eh, it's a good breakdown on why he's funny but the only real advice the video gives is "be funny". I can't do anything Pratt does because I'm not a quick thinker when it comes to conversation, and if I followed his lead and tried to come up with great jokes on the spot it would come out wrong, fall completely flat and have way worse consequences than saying something tame but boring. As stated earlier, this guy does good analysis videos and breakdowns, but I don't think any of it should be taken as real advice on how to act because not everyone has the ability to successfully pull off stuff like this.[/QUOTE] In improv, you're told not to be funny, just go along with it and follow and it'll come out on its own. If you're not a quick thinker then don't try to be one, it'll keep you from saying something stupid.

Being successful in life is like 90% being confident, quick-witted, and funny. It's just that it comes naturally to some people and is next to impossible for others

[QUOTE=Mango;52191384]Can someone sum up the three things?[/QUOTE] 1. Find yourself entertaining - I am very big on this one. I learnt it from my grandad who is like one of the coolest people I know. He says "be silly" or "be positive" or "don't be serious" but really what he's trying to say is if you don't find yourself entertaining or interesting, then it's unlikely others will. Basically entertain yourself. 2. Subvert negative conversations into positive conversations - this is a bit silly, but it's a comedic technique. Forcing that for anything other than comedy can be grating. 3. Make compliments that are absurd and funny - this is silly, be yourself, if you are not overly positive like Chris Pratt comes across then this won't be very nice. I have a friend who is very dry and sarcastic, if he tried this it would come across as insincere, forced and perhaps sarcastic. Basically, the only good advice is the first bit: entertain yourself. Be yourself, a lot of this video focuses on the particular reasons why Chris Pratt is charismatic and if you're nothing like Chris Pratt this isn't going to work. But I can tell you from my own personal experience, number 1 is a very good tip that can be applied to everyone.

[QUOTE=Rossy167;52191765]1. Find yourself entertaining - I am very big on this one. I learnt it from my grandad who is like one of the coolest people I know. He says "be silly" or "be positive" or "don't be serious" but really what he's trying to say is if you don't find yourself entertaining or interesting, then it's unlikely others will. Basically entertain yourself. 2. Subvert negative conversations into positive conversations - this is a bit silly, but it's a comedic technique. Forcing that for anything other than comedy can be grating. 3. Make compliments that are absurd and funny - this is silly, be yourself, if you are not overly positive like Chris Pratt comes across then this won't be very nice. I have a friend who is very dry and sarcastic, if he tried this it would come across as insincere, forced and perhaps sarcastic. Basically, the only good advice is the first bit: entertain yourself. Be yourself, a lot of this video focuses on the particular reasons why Chris Pratt is charismatic and if you're nothing like Chris Pratt this isn't going to work. But I can tell you from my own personal experience, number 1 is a very good tip that can be applied to everyone.[/QUOTE] Well I don't know about that. #1 is definitely true but I don't agree with you on #3. I work with a guy who's by all accounts a pretty weird guy. He has literally 0 filter, everything he says is dry, sarcastic, and relatively enthused until you get to very specific subjects. I've seen him say some pretty ridiculous things that I personally would be sure could cause trouble with people. But you know what? That's who he is, and he's so confident in how he does that, that he pretty much has never pissed a person off even though you'd think that it would. He's the polar opposite to what I think would work, but it works because he gives no fucks and has the confidence of giving no fucks.

[QUOTE=HumanAbyss;52191992]Well I don't know about that. #1 is definitely true but I don't agree with you on #3. I work with a guy who's by all accounts a pretty weird guy. He has literally 0 filter, everything he says is dry, sarcastic, and relatively enthused until you get to very specific subjects. I've seen him say some pretty ridiculous things that I personally would be sure could cause trouble with people. But you know what? That's who he is, and he's so confident in how he does that, that he pretty much has never pissed a person off even though you'd think that it would. He's the polar opposite to what I think would work, but it works because he gives no fucks and has the confidence of giving no fucks.[/QUOTE] What's your point? I was just saying, be yourself, if that guy is yourself and people like him for it then all power to him.

[QUOTE=Mango;52191384]Can someone sum up the three things?[/QUOTE] From the video at the end: 1. Self Amuse 2. Practice reframing negative situations in a positive light 3. Crack jokes that build other people up rather than tearing them down.

[QUOTE=Mango;52191384]Can someone sum up the three things?[/QUOTE] Steps 1-3 Be attractive.

[QUOTE=booster;52193254]Steps 1-3 Be attractive.[/QUOTE] [B]s h i t.[/B]

[QUOTE=booster;52193254]Steps 1-3 Be attractive.[/QUOTE] Just go to a cosmetic surgeon and show an image of Chris Pratt

I really need to do two more. I complain about shit way too much and I can understand why some people despise it

The "I'm so depressed fam shoot me" memes need to stop.

The first point is actually key to all of this, the other two kinda follow suit, if you're comfortable within yourself and not having inhibitions about being stupid or embarrassed (something you [I]can[/I] practice alone) then you naturally emit a more confident vibe.

Is the 4th thing going hunting for the thrill of it and "feeling close to god" when killing animals?

[QUOTE=Rusty100;52203276]Is the 4th thing going hunting for the thrill of it and "feeling close to god" when killing animals?[/QUOTE] No, the fourth thing is asking what the price of tea in China currently is.

[QUOTE=Rusty100;52203276]Is the 4th thing going hunting for the thrill of it and "feeling close to god" when killing animals?[/QUOTE] You doin alright?

[QUOTE=KommradKommisar;52203358]You doin alright?[/QUOTE] i just like reminding people that chris is a bit of a weirdo tbh

[QUOTE=Rusty100;52203364]i just like reminding people that chris is a bit of a weirdo tbh[/QUOTE] The only thing you're doing is reminding people that you're still an ass.

[QUOTE=Rusty100;52203364]i just like reminding people that chris is a bit of a weirdo tbh[/QUOTE] Do people in your inner circle of friends actually like and trust you? Because it seems that virtually no one could ever fit your definition of not being a weirdo. Pretending to be better than almost everyone else is a flaw in itself.

[QUOTE=Daniel Smith;52203495]Because it seems that virtually no one could ever fit your definition of not being a weirdo.[/QUOTE] wait so everyone gets pleasure & a feeling of closeness to god when killing animals? is it that weird to point out that AMAZING HOLLYWOOD MAN YOU SHOULD BE LIKE is maybe not quite right in the head and there are better people to emulate?

[QUOTE=Rusty100;52203512]wait so everyone gets pleasure & a feeling of closeness to god when killing animals? is it that weird to point out that AMAZING HOLLYWOOD MAN YOU SHOULD BE LIKE is maybe not quite right in the head and there are better people to emulate?[/QUOTE] I agree it is a weird feeling to have while hunting but that does and should not diminish all the good that he has done. Everyone has something 'weird' about them, but it doesn't really warrant calling him a 'bit of a weirdo', that even goes against the point in the video of not trying to make yourself look better by talking someone else down.

[QUOTE=Rusty100;52203512]wait so everyone gets pleasure & a feeling of closeness to god when killing animals? is it that weird to point out that AMAZING HOLLYWOOD MAN YOU SHOULD BE LIKE is maybe not quite right in the head and there are better people to emulate?[/QUOTE] he has a (relatively normal)hobby that many people(including myself) disagree with. doesn't make him an evil person, even if i can't support it. now if you told me Chris Pratt likes to torture animals and watch them slowly die, then yes, I'd probably have to agree. Some people, normally people raised by more wilderness-centric family, enjoy hunting and being with nature. However I don't think you could persecute Chris if you're still a meat eater, because you're also not exactly contributing to animal peace. Unless you're a vegan who tries to reduce all their effect on animals and the earth, which is very respectable & more power to you for doing so. Plus, I'm not sure where you're getting this from. From this interview, he sounds like a very conscious and respectful hunter. [video=youtube;glz7zzKbfhA]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glz7zzKbfhA[/video] and also[URL="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/jun/06/chris-pratt-jurassic-world"] from this expose on his lifestyle[/URL], he sounds like a normal guy who just wants to do what he wants to do. Nothing sounds psychopathic about this segment: [QUOTE=The article]“I have a great deal of respect for the animals that I kill,” he says, “and I feel remorse and all of the emotions that come with it.” As a non-hunter, I ask him to explain how choosing to kill something and then feeling remorse about it fits together. He leans in, happy to explain. “The thing inside me that drives me to go out and hunt is very animal. But the remorse, emotion and respect I feel, and the closeness to God that I feel when I’m out there, is my humanity. It’s an opportunity for me to explore what parts of me are animal and what parts of me are human.”[/QUOTE] If you have a counterexample I'd love to see it though, because these are likely skewed and selected for maximum PR reception.

Wow! I had already kind of taught myself the first step, but I'm definitely going to put the other two tips into practice as well.