4. Metaphysical: Source of Pleasure
Stay positive
Optimism
Look for the good in bad
happy with whom they are and are pleasant to be around
Keep the conversation positive
divert the conversation, you set the standard, expect positive conversations
stay away from negative conversation
Be Genuine
respect the other person show interested in the other person’s life, experiences, insights and circumstances
don't push your beliefs
project this energy by asking insightful and interesting questions that gets the other person talking about themselves and their problems
smile makes people feel good
give people sincere praise and gratitude when they do something good.
No More Complaining
do not complain
Focus on things you enjoy and never speak about the things you don’t like
5. Metaphysical: Source of Pleasure
Let them speak
What's their story?
Give people a chance to let you know the effort they put into something.
fulfills the basic human need to be understood, acknowledged, and taken care of
invite someone to tell you by asking questions that let them talk about it
Show an interest in people's lives, backgrounds, or their opinions
Stay Tuned
be ALERT and present
1-on-1: leave them feeling like they’re the only one in the room
Group: make the speaker feel important
Speaker: be alert to everyone in that group when you deliver. Look at each person. look and talk to each individual during the conversation
Listen actively
full attention. Nod in agreement or make brief interjections to assure the person that you are listening and you're interested in what they
have to say.
touch on the upper arm can emphasize your agreement or empathy with something someone says, and makes the person feel connected
6. Metaphysical: Source of Pleasure
Remember and Repeat
Remember their name
makes them feel special and worth talking to
remind yourself to remember
introduce yourself first
you ask for their name, tell your subconscious: “Remember his or her name.” Do it just before you go in for the introduction
forces you to focus on their reply, and activates the subconscious to pay attention to recall their name
When they say their name, repeat it once back to them and a few times over in your head
drop their name throughout the conversation, during every second or third question question
When you can repeat someone’s name or use it as an example when you’re talking to them, this is a great way of subtly complimenting them without the cheesy try-hard
lines.
Learn and remember people's names and address people by their names. This will make you more likely to remember that person's name when you see them again.
Remember details
dates, anniversaries, and details. Send a card or an email
name and their kids’ names
Give thoughtful gifts
not have to be big to show you pay attention to them
When people mention things they like or are interested in, file these ideas
7. Metaphysical: Source of Pleasure
Make others feel special
Make them feel understood
always try to charm that person and make them feel like the only person in the world
People are eternally grateful for the person who saves them from standing alone
be able to carry the burden of a conversation in any situation by becoming a master of small talk
We are drawn to charismatic people because we feel comfortable and special around them
make others feel appreciated and understood
Be witty
Learn to laugh at yourself, people will be charmed at how confident you are and will be more comfortable around you
Make everyone laugh don’t try too hard
joke around with a variety of people, be attuned to the sense of humor of the person or group
quality over quantity, and focus on making just a few jokes over the course of a conversation.
tease people. can bring you closer and show that you don't take anything too seriously.
Be engaging. impress, charm, and listen to a group of people
Be versatile. able to speak to a variety of people about a variety of topics. You should be well-read, read the newspaper every day, and
have a variety of interests
8. Metaphysical: Source of Pleasure
Make others feel special
Compliment People
people work hard behind the scenes. pay attention to the details of your conversation with them, you can easily pick up on the areas that people put a lot of effort into.
spot these areas throughout their interactions with other people and purposefully compliments the other person while acknowledging them for their efforts.
pay attention to detail
be more expressive when you talk, with body language and facial expressions
Be liberal with the thank you note
Sincerity, People notice if you're just "going through the motions"
Genuinely compliment people
Learn people’s names and give sincere and authentic compliments when the proper time arises
Compliment people freely, but genuinely, and accept compliments graciously and without any fuss.
Make people feel special
Respect people as your equal no matter who they are never talk down to anyone
Charismatic people are empathetic and focus the spotlight on others
being charismatic about pleasing people. Charismatic people don't care about what others think. They are just totally charming and charismatic on their own.
Be anyone's equal. Be respectful of other people, but respect them as equals, and expect that they will accept you as such.
Inspire Others
made them feel incredibly important, strengthen their confidence by being supportive and understanding of their needs, wants, desires and aspirations.
mentor by coaching
Be humble about your achievements
lift others up, don’t focusing only on your success
9. Metaphysical: Source of Pleasure
Take care of things
Anticipate needs, giving someone something they might need without them having to ask to show that you’re thinking about them
Help People at Every Opportunity isn’t about being a pushover
listen to what the other person is saying and ask themselves the following two questions:
What does this person want or need?
How can I help them get this?
project nurturing energy and adds value to people’s lives.
Find out what the other person really wants, what their problems are, what kind of challenges they are facing, and how to help them
No matter what it is, help people in some small way
practice random acts of kindness
If someone has a problem and you can take care of it for them, do so
Ask for help
getting helped yourself builds Warmth.
Cognitive dissonance to change people’s minds
Our brains don’t like disagreement between our actions and beliefs.
If we do a favor for somebody we don’t particularly like, it creates “dissonance” in our brain.
To counteract that, our brain shifts our attitude towards the person we dislike.