How to Win Friends and Influence People
Winning over friends and influencing people in your daily life is not an easy task, especially if you are an eccentric. Way back in 1938, Dale Carnegie wrote a book with the title “How to Win Friends and Influence People”. The book is a master-class for those people who struggle to become important to those around them, and make an impact during their everyday lives. Many people struggle a lot to become role models for others, and when they are unable to make any impression on others, they eventually end up losing their self-esteem, falling into depression, or considering themselves a nobody. This is why it is essential to learn the art of getting people to like and look up to you.
Instructions
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One of the best ways to get people to like you is by becoming genuinely interested in them. If you are truly interested in the lives and issues of those around you, they will be similarly interested in you, and will always respect you and appreciate you for who you are.
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Smiling is another habit that will get you places. Not many people are willing to go about their business with a smile on their face, and that is one of the reasons why such people are unable to get their message across. A smile is a sign of love, care, kindness and sympathy, so start using your smile to win people over. When you smile at someone, it puts the other person in a comfortable, open, and pliable mood.
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Not many people realise this, but the clear fact is that a person’s own name is the sweetest and most important sound for him/her in any language. People like others to say their name, so whenever you are talking to someone, it is a good idea to call them by their name every now and then, as it will make them feel wanted.
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Being a good listener is one of the most important and effective ways to win friends and influence other people. Encourage others to speak their minds and hearts out in front of you. It will take some time but gradually, people will start trusting you with anything and everything.
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Everyone has particular interests, so it is better to focus on the other person’s interests when talking to them. That way, you will be able to obtain a clear idea about what the other person likes and doesn’t like.
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While arguments can be inevitable at times, it is best to avoid them as much as possible; arguments tend to destroy relationships, as opposed to constructing or strengthening them.
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Always have sympathy for the other person’s ideas, desires and dreams.
