Show Notes
This is the second episode in a series of podcasts covering the principles found in Dale Carnegie's classic book "How to Win Friends and Influence People."
Link to the book below (amazon affiliate link, thank you!):
Download The Handout Here
Part 2: Six Ways to Make People Like You
- Become genuinely interested in other people. Show curiosity and care about others' lives and experiences. Building relationships involves mutual interest; if we demonstrate sincere interest in others, they are likely to reciprocate that interest.
- Smile. A simple smile can warm up social interactions and make you likable. Smiles are universal signs of friendliness and openness and can create a positive first impression.
- Remember that a person's name is, to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language. Using people's names in conversation personalizes your interactions. It shows attentiveness and respect towards the other person, which can help in building stronger connections.
- Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. People love to share their stories and experiences. By actively listening, you show respect for their thoughts and feelings and make them feel valued, which promotes stronger and deeper relationships.
- Talk in terms of the other person's interests. Discussing what interests the other person can keep the conversation engaging for them. This indicates that we value their interests and are willing to engage in topics that they enjoy.
- Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely. Genuine acknowledgment of others' worth can boost their self-esteem and make them feel positively about you. Recognizing and respecting the importance of others shows our appreciation for their value and can enhance their feeling of self-worth.
