what do you say to those who don't read books?
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Why should I say anything?\n\nthere are al kinds of reading materials available.  Why think less of someone who chooses to read newspapers (current events) instead of books on older news or fiction?\n\nThere are good books and useless books.  Someone who spends all their reading time on useless books is not gaining insight on anything of importance.\n\nReading is reading.  Personally I'd rather discuss current events than someone's autobiography.
465892
Any time I read a book I don't understand it.\nBut how often do I read books? Lol
269375
Just live your time out by the book. Maybe they want to be saved and you are there to do it. Talk to them about it.
325714
does your school prohibit giving them a book reference about that topic straight up?  I know it is a touchy subject.\nI would say, just have a lecture about a subject touching the topic.  Then say if you want to learn more about it I would highly recommend this.  That way you aren't telling them to buy it.  And the people who are interested in it will buy it.
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I read all kinds of books and not just on religion.  koran, book of mormon, doctrine of JW's, other christian books.  Read some for entertainment, Louis Lamour, Tom Clancy,  all different kinds of books on different themes.  I stay away from porn and bad language as much as possible, but I do read.  So fast that I can't find anything to read.  I learned to read when I lived on a sailboat for 20 years.  No TV.
441584
Not really a question, is it? \n\nTry again, my barely literate friend..
791432
Try to start with a story, anecdote, or interesting fact.  Something like "Did you know that people who read books for pleasure are 80% more likely to get good grades in school?"  (Something true though.. I just made that up LOL.)  If you have a funny story about why it's important to read books, that would be even better.  But make sure it's relevant to your main points.  Then say "I would like to talk to you about the importance of reading books."  And move on to your three-points introduction, or whichever format you are using :-)  Good luck!
422139
ummmm...don't write a book...get a life!
601856
Talk to them! You can"t judge a book by it"s cover!
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No, don't read that book, use your own answers.  Think for yourself and grow in intelligence.\n\nTake a sheet of paper and just FREE THINK, that is, write whatever comes to your mind on the subject, no matter how silly it may sound.  After you fill up a page or whatever, go ahead and read them.\n\nPull aside several words and place them in an outline form.  Next, write a few paragraphs on each (dependent on the length of the speech).
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Book certficates!!  They can choose what they want, or better, take them to the book store, and find out what they like, and get them a book each.  (it may be easier on your budget!)  \nGet them interested in reading, and finding the best book they like would help them.
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You can do the stop and think method.  As you read stop and think.  You can stop and ask yourself a questions about what you read, try to relate to the text, etc.
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Your question is not new.  Many people of older generations asked similar questions when they were at your age. The fact is, many people don't read a book, yet quite many others do read many books.  If you want to find friends who read books, go to where plenty of books are read or where people talk about books, e.g. libraries, bookstores, book discussion groups, etc.\n\nColleges are supposed to be places where people like or need to read books.  Unfortunately, higher education in the USA is more a business company than an educational institute. Different companies make money in different ways with different products and different focuses.  So, perhaps you are in a "wrong" type of college for you.
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You're lucky I love this book and it's sitting next to me...\n\nAtticus: "if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you'll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really understand a person until you see things from his point of view--"\nScout: "Sir?"\nAtticus: "--until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."\n\n\nThe two answerers above me- did you ever consider this is a high school student that can't figure it out?  Perhaps they are being lazy or perhaps they just don't know which quote is correct.  Don't answer the question if you're just going to be a jerk.
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Go ahead and be smart first ,give him a charming smile first and\nthen slowly start to talk .The less he talks,the more the listeners understand. people who have no idea of what they are saying do not talk anything worthwhile.The balance and composture of the learned and knowledgeable bear testimony to their self -confidence. Infact ,the readers have only sympathy for them.\npeople who are wise do not try to demonstrate their knowledge.\nthey know things well,but talk less!
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If you want insight into the book, take a look at the 260 book reviews people have posted on Amazon.com about it.  If you just don't want to be bothered reading it, their enthusiasm might make you realize that you are missing something really good.
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You are obviosly not reading the book or you would know this.