Dale Carnegie realized that people are primarily emotional, not logical. Often, they're motivated by prejudices, pride, and vanity. Carnegie advised his readers to arouse in the other person an eager want. The best way to influence others is to discuss their desires and show them how to get them. If there is one secret to success, it's the ability to see things the way the other person sees them. Here's what you can do: learn how to be excellent. I know that sounds corny, but niceness matters. Just being friendly can make a big difference to your business. Then you can learn how to bond with people. To learn how to connect with people, find something that they're interested in and that you're interested in. As you know these skills on how to make friends, you can practice by going to community events, interacting with people, etc. There are lots of ways that you can practice how to make friends. Here are some tips on things you can do to make friends right away. The first thing you want to do is to become genuinely interested in other people. Learn how to listen to them. Learn how to let them talk for 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes, and listen.
TIPS FOR MAKING FRIENDS G FRIENDS
Break the Ice Gently: • Become genuinely interested in other people. • Smile and maintain good eye contact. • Learn a person's name, remember it, and use it in the conversation. • Listen attentively and encourage people to talk about
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