What Would Dale Carnegie Do?

I always find it helpful to read Dale Carnegie’s timeless book, "How To Win Friends And Influence People" at least once a year. I think it is especially helpful this time of year as we celebrate the holidays with office parties and get togethers.

Here are Ten Major points of the book:

1.When you meet someone, make eye contact and smile. A great way to do this is to make a mental note of their eye color.
2.Wherever you are, act like you are the host. Initiate the conversation. Be the first to say hello.
3.Use simple memorization techniques to remember people’s names or write them down on a small card. As Dale Carnegie says, “The sweetest sound to a person is their name.”
4.Make others feel important by giving them your full attention. Help them feel like they are the only person in the room and that you are enjoying your conversation with them. Refrain from yawning or looking at your watch.
5.Show curiosity and interest in others. Ask them open-ended questions and listen to their answers. You will become more likeable, and really start to understand the person’s wants, needs, and desires.
6.Be enthusiastic about your life. People gravitate to optimistic, positive and cheerful people.
7.Be able to speak on a variety of subjects. Keep abreast of current events and read timely books and magazines. Be able to tell people what you do in a few short sentences. Speak concisely.
8.Invite people to join you for other activities such as lunch or an informal meeting.
9.Be sincere and compliment others about what they are wearing, doing, or saying.
10.Give people more than they expect. Don’t promise things you can’t deliver.

At lst I want to say that:

Anything about Carnegie is wonderful. I have read his book HOW TO MAKE FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE, I just love reading that. The tips and tricks given by Carnegie are always simple and easy to use. You can definitely influence people or can make loads of friends, if you are moving on the way shown by him.