Turns out the method of persuasion we have all grown to love being on the receiving end of, condescending lectures and rhetorical questions, might not be the most effective way of connecting with someone and helping them change their mind. Motivational interviewing is not only a non-combative counseling style, it is also a strategy for being a good listener. You have probably heard something about it, so listen in to get the bigger picture.

Recommendations
- Abraham: Soda Stream (https://sodastream.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAoY-PBhCNARIsABcz773g7lXUjExBBaztaFBw3aH_rMaTGxz2ydVupd10yAnsN93DKKJoPYkaAlHZEALw_wcB)
- Shane: Vegan birria tacos

Sources and additional content

- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2686983/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3808251/
- Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People to Change Addictive Behavior by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick (book)
- https://www.amazon.com/talking-start-communicating-Motivational-Interviewing/dp/B089M1FBLF