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DALE CARNEGIE

"You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."

DALE CARNEGIE

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1. Handling People Effectively

1. Handling People Effectively

  • Avoid Criticism: Don't criticize others; it can hurt your interactions with them. Instead, try to see things from their point of view.
  • Appreciate Sincerely: Sincere appreciation makes others feel valued and promotes friendship.
  • Create Eager Wants: To get people to work together, make sure your goals align with theirs.

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WILLIAM JAMES

"The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated."

WILLIAM JAMES

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2. Making People Like You

2. Making People Like You

  • Show Genuine Interest: To get to know someone, be interested in their life.
  • Smile: A simple smile can make you seem friendlier and easier to talk to.
  • Remember Names: Calling someone by name makes them feel important and known. Because hearing your name is the most beautiful sound you can ever hear. 
  • Be a Good Listener: Let other people talk about themselves, and pay attention.
  • Talk About Their Interests: Talk about things that are important to them.
  • Make Them Feel Important: Act like they are important to you.

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DALE CARNEGIE

"When dealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic, but creatures of emotion."

DALE CARNEGIE

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3. Winning People Over

3. Winning People Over

  • Avoid Arguments: If you want to win someone over, don't argue with them. Arguments rarely end well. To avoid this, find shared ground.
  • Respect Opinions: Show respect for other people's opinions, even if you disagree with them.
  • Admit Mistakes: Admitting you were wrong builds trust.
  • Start Friendly: Start by being friendly. To set a good mood, start conversations with a smile.
  • Let Them Talk: Let other people say everything they want to say.
  • Empathy: Try to see things from their point of view to connect with them better.

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DALE CARNEGIE

"The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it."

DALE CARNEGIE

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4. Leading Without Attack

4. Leading Without Attack

  • Start with Praise: Before criticising someone, point out what they're doing right.
  • Indirect Feedback: Gently point out mistakes so that others can keep their cool.
  • Encourage: To get people to do better, use positive encouragement.
  • Frame as Questions: Instead of telling people what to do, ask them questions to help them figure out what to do.
  • Set High Expectations: Have faith in other people's skills to motivate them.

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