Whether they go away happy or otherwise depends a lot on grasping quickly where they are coming from. He now practises as a homeopath alongside GPs and also works part-time at Ainsworths Homeopathic Pharmacy in London. Tricky one, this. Oddly enough, the people who ask it are often on the prosperous and well-educated end of the spectrum. They look at you with the most earnest expression, demanding a straightforward, practical answer.
Trouble is, the straightforward answer is that it s a ridiculous question.
But give them that, and The Boss will likely soon be gravely showing you a letter from distressed and outraged at this utterly inappropriate response . It has happened more than once. Pointing out the complexity and individuality of treatments cuts surprisingly little ice. It is like they had previously braced themselves to meet this kind of evasion and negative thinking. One approach that is often effective is to start asking serious questions, in very business-like tones.