
This is what I took away from the excellent book “God Debris” by Scott Adams.
Casual conversation is very important as you are showing the other person that you respect them and that they are important as you are giving them your time and attention
How to have a successful social life –
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Express gratitude
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Give more than is expected
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Speak optimistically
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Touch people
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Remember names
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Don’t confuse flexibility with weakness
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Don’t judge people by their mistakes but how they respond to their mistakes
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Your physical appearance is for the benefit of others
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Attend to your own basic needs first or you will not be useful to anyone else