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How to make friends

by Ilham

Created on: February 22, 2011

1. Do not criticize, insult or complain

Criticism is futile because it puts someone in a defensive position and usually make the person trying to defend himself. Criticism is dangerous because the injured person's sense of pride, hurt feelings and evoke a sense of the importance of hate.

2. Give honest and sincere appreciation

At least in principle in human nature is the need to be appreciated. Assume every person you encounter is better than you in some way and that way you can learn about him.



3. Generate interest in other people

The only way to influence others is to talk about what they want and show them how to get it.

4. Be genuinely interested in other people

You can get more friends in two months with interest in other people than you can earn in two years with the way other people try to be interested in you.

"Individuals who are not interested in his kawannyalah that have the greatest difficulties in life and provides the greatest injury to others. And from such individuals that all human failures arise "

Pay attention to other people, including little things like remembering your name, congratulations on your birthday and so on.

5. Smile

Smiling is a simple way to make a good first impression. Expression that reflected the person's face is far more important than adalh pakian wearing. Has the meaning of a smile "I love you, you make me happy and I am glad to meet you. So greet your friends with a smile, put passion in every handshake.

6. Name of person for the person concerned is a voice that is sweet and most important in any language

The average person take an interest to his own name on behalf of another person on this earth were merged into one. Remember that name and call with friends and you have to give praise to the very effective.

7. Be a good listener, encourage others to talk about themselves

Full attention to the person who is speaking to you it is very important. There is nothing else that is very flattering because you want someone adalh listeners who are interested in her story so she could expand keakuannya. Remember that the person with whom you speak adalh a hundred times more interested in themselves, their desires and their problems compared to their interest in you and your problems.

8. Talk about the interests of others

Important road towards someone's heart is to talk about the things they value most

9. Make others feel important and do it sincerely

Talk to others about themselves and they will be able to listen for hours

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