How do you win and influence an enemy?

Question

might as well go the mile to win over an enemy. they say enemies make the best of friends. hmmm... what do you say?

Answer 1

treat him like a real friend.

they say good always wins over evil.

and hope that, he /she will eventually be at your side.

Answer 2

Sometimes with plenty of kindness !

Answer 3

watch "mean girls"..  

Answer 4

i say befriend the enemies friends. I've tried it & it works.

Answer 5

enemy's usually have more in common than each would care to acknowledge,a strong will, the need to feel righteous and sometimes an unconscious  mutual respect, often this animosity can evolve into a strong friendship

Answer 6

an act of kindness and plenty of charm.

Answer 7

Well thats the really hard part for a human. Its easier to hate then to love an enemy.

Just be yourself. Do not hate them in their hearts. Like I have a colleague who is always against me at work but I do not keep it to heart. When he needs help i offer him  but when I need help, he will not help.

Just be kind but do not let them make use of it. Just treat it as part of your life.

So far I haven't met any enemies who became my best of friends.

I only have best of friend who became my enemy for no apparent reasons - according to our circle of friends.

:)  

Answer 8

Stick to your principles and wait for your enemy to get influenced by them.  

Answer 9

The question reminds me of a scene from "Shogun", a book by James Clavell.  

The Lord Toranaga hated his half brother, who holds the fiefdom he needs to pass to get to his enemies.  His half brother also hated him as much and considers him the main rival to the Shogunate.  During the parlay,  insults were hurled and it was a good thing they were not within swords length.

But Toranaga was a sly fox.  He knew his half brother wanted a particular girl, and he offered the girl as reward should they win the war.

So, find your enemy's weakness.

Answer 10

Are you planning to fool your enemy, to win?