He/him, 40s hypnoperv in the Toronto area. Exactly like a crocodile in search of a mirage across the undulating sand
There's a certain type of person who believes that studying Bandler and Erickson is also the cheat code to great interpersonal skills, and those are the people who will inevitably annoy or creep you out 10 seconds into your first conversation
Hot take: Good social skills and understanding your play partners will make you a far better hypnotist than reading Erickson or imitating Bandler.