Listen more than you speak
Socially intelligent people give the person they are speaking with their whole attention.
The fastest way for people to like you is by showing them that you like them. You can do that by really listening to what they are saying. Ask questions and listen. You may be surprised by how effective it is when it comes to building relationships.
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