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# Patience is part of social intelligence....
> Patience is part of social intelligence. Aggressive follow-up can convert invitation into pressure, while steady useful presence gives the other person space to recognize fit.
**Source:** [[livestreams/The Power of Social — Identity, Reciprocity, and Opportunity at NASDAQ - Workbook|The Power of Social — Identity, Reciprocity, and Opportunity at NASDAQ]]
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“Patience is part of social intelligence. Aggressive follow-up can convert invitation into pressure, while steady useful presence gives the other person space to recognize fit.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-patience-part-social-space-recognize-fit
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