1. Be genuinely interested in others

This is the most important principle in Carnegie's book. It's about taking the time to learn about other people's interests and concerns. When you show genuine interest in someone, they're more likely to feel like you're paying attention to them and that you value their company.

Interested people are interesting. Ask people questions. 

Try to learn something you did not know before from your interlocutor.

1. Ignore internal and external distractions (thoughts and sounds).
2. Listen to the content of their speech and their specific wording. 
3. Listen to the context of their speech. Keep in mind the circumstances and themes and how they relate what’s being sa...