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Be appreciative
Appreciate people when they deserve it, appreciate them when they don't. The more faith you put in someone, the better they feel about themselves. The better someone feels about themselves, they start becoming a better and a productive person.
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Shower some unconditional love
If you're a person of authority for an individual or a group of individuals, you have a responsibility to make the people safe. Criticize when necessary but don't make anyone feel unwanted, there's a difference.
When someone feels loved unconditionally they have a higher ...
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Show some interest
And finally, when you're talking to someone, make sure that you take interest in what they say. People who truly understand each other are the ones who take interest in each other. Such bonds help us feel special and wanted.
Be a good friend, a great leader, and a Kind human. That's en...
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Appeal To Primal Values
Our brains generally react first to outside stimuli like danger, security, or pleasure.
When you approach another person, ask yourself what you can provide them to help protect them, make them more successful or safe, even feel better about themselves because they know you and what you...
Ask Questions
When conversations stall, ask people about themselves or about their interests. This is especially good to connect with unknown people.
They will feel like you care about them, know and listen to them. Engaged individuals will reciprocate, and you will have a better conversation.
Facts Related To The Ben Franklin Effect
- Research shows that being kind to someone increases how much you like that person.
- Being asked a favor can make one feel acknowledged for their expertise, which can cause them to develop more positive feelings toward the person asking for help.
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