“The world runs on self-interest. Wrap your mind around this concept, otherwise it's too easy to fall into the common trap of thinking that self-interest is bad or inherently selfish. If approached properly within the social sphere, self-interest produces a win-win situation that leaves all parties…”Tagged: Self-Interest, How Things Are
“The fix here is to realize, appreciate, and understand that it's your job to make the conversation interesting. It's your responsibility. Pretend that you are a talk show host and ask questions about them to figure out why they do the things they do. Ask questions about the opinions they hold. Make…”Tagged: Good Advice, Social Tactics, How To Be A Conversationalist
“You need to accept responsibility for your interpersonal interactions. That is the first step toward improving them.”Tagged: Social Interactions
“If you consciously try to fit into the category of a friend and start looking and acting like one, people cannot help but treat you like a friend. Moreover, if you attempt to fit the role of a good friend that lends emotional support, you position yourself well.”Tagged: Friendship, How To Make Friends, Fake It Until You Make It