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LAW 46

Never Appear Too Perfect

Appearing better than others is always dangerous, but most dangerous of all is to appear to have no faults or weaknesses. Envy creates silent enemies. It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, to deflect envy and appear more human and approachable. Only gods and the dead can seem perfect with impunity.

ROBERT GREENE

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Back-Channeling

• Back channeling is providing short and encouraging responses to the speaker to show that you are actively listening to what is said, this also encourages the speaker to continue

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The Art of Listening

Listening is a skill we can all work on.

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Genuine Appreciation

• Be warm and radiate high energy(especially when making introductions and goodbyes)

• Give positive and honest feedback. People are most likely to improve when encouraged.

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Be human

Everyone you meet feels they are special in some way and we all have insecurities.

Rather than always telling stories of your highlights also share your mistakes to be relatable. Nobody is perfect and people are more receptive to those who aren't afraid to point to their shortcomings.

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Give honest, sincere appreciation. Be hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise, and people will cherish your words and treasure them and repeat them over a lifetime - repeat them years after you have forgotten them.

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