2. Say other people’s names often.
Use names more in everyday
encounters, including emails and even
texts
3. Don’t criticize, condemn,
or complain.
“If two things are true, choose the
more positive option!”
It may be easier said than done, but try to think of
something good to say instead. If two things are
true, choose the more positive option! And when
you look for something nice to say, there
is always something at the ready for you.
4. Show appreciation and
compliment others.
“The deepest urge in human nature is
the desire to be important.”
We all deeply crave appreciation, so value others
openly and frequently. This will not only boost your
own spirits, but over time, you will become the
biggest friend magnet on the planet. Just ensure
your compliments come from the heart. Insincere
flattery has the opposite effect, and everyone can
tell the difference.
5. Ask questions.
Natural curiosity makes you more of an interesting
conversationalist than any witty story or
intellectual anecdote you recite ever could.
Talking about yourself endlessly is dull. It’s boring.
It’s rude. Being genuinely interested in other
people is charming.
6. Smile!
a simple smile from you will beget another
smile from someone else. Plus, there’s a
personal bonus:
7. If you need to confront someone,
begin and end with the positives.
Always cushion your intended message with
positive statements on both sides.
8. There is no way to win an
argument.
“The only way to win an argument is to avoid it.”
An argument is not communication. Arguing causes
people to shut down and prevents any real flow of
information.
9. Respect others’ opinions
we are way too quick in dismissing others’ ideas
and no one likes to be told that they are wrong. So,
accept and respect what others have to say.