HOW TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE
By DALE CARNEGIE
EXPLANATION : PART ONE
2. “The Big Secret of Dealing With People"
If you want people to like you, become genuinely interested in them. The easiest way to make friends is by becoming interested in others instead of trying to make others become interested in you. People are not really interested in you, they are just mainly interested in themselves. If we are trying too hard to impress people and get them interested in you, we will never have many, real, sincere friends.
- Greet people with animation enthusiasm.
- Be altruistic.
- Do things for them.
- Don’t hesitate to show interest.
Interest and curiosity won’t just help you forge strong bonds with others, it will also broaden your perspective and expand your sphere of knowledge.
Before asking someone to do something for you, give them the opportunity to talk about their passion. They will be very excited to do this, and you’ll be able to ask for what you want. It would be a WIN-WIN situation.
Don’t forget to praise the people, nobody is perfect here. If you cannot appreciate and encourage people, don’t let them down by your words. A sincere appreciation can change a person’s life. Nothing pleases people more than showing them interest. Everyone has hunger for appreciation. It is legal tender that every soul enjoy. Honest appreciation give results where criticism and ridicule failed.