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Hey there Sheldon.

What can I get for you today?

Chemistry, quantum mechanics, astronomy.

No, nothing fun today.

I need to learn how to make a friend.

Oh, honey, you having a hard time adjusting to high school?

I'm having a hard time adjusting to Earth.

Yeah, you and me both.

Try this.

It's been around a while, but it's still quite popular.

How to win friends and influence people.

This might do it.

Principle one Don't criticize, condemn, or complain.

The three sharpest arrows in my quiver Thus began the greatest challenge of my young life.

Hello, George.

What?

I do admire your thick head of hair.

George.

Thanks.

What's going on?

Well, I'm practicing the principles in this book.

Why?

Well, I know mom is concerned that I don't have any friends, so I'm determined to remedy the situation.

George.

Good for you.

Do you feel complimented when I say your name, George?

The book says you should, George.

I suppose.

Kind of overdoing it a little.

Sheldon?

Well, thank you for your criticism.

It also says I should praise any improvements that you've made.

Okay.

I'll get back to you.

George.

On the heels of that successful beta test, I decided to practice the Carnegie principles on someone my own age.

Hello, Billy Sparks.

Hey, Sheldon.

I am genuinely interested in you and would like to encourage you to talk about yourself, Billy Sparks.

Thank you.

You have the floor.

Thank you.

Looking back, I would have had better luck making friends with the chickens.

Go wolves.

What?

You're a cheerleader, and by saying go wolves, I'm initiating a conversation about something that interests you.

Are you one of those special ed kids?

My mom says I'm special.

Would you like to be friends?

I don't think so.

Are you sure?

What if I told you I admired your boldly applied makeup?