Win Your Friends

Today, I'll talk about how we can win friends and make them a positive part of our lives.

NOTE: the points I'll be sharing have worked for me and are not exhaustive. You can add your own points further on.

1. Be clear like water to introduce yourself to people, wherever you go, be it a party, a convention, to a market or even when waiting in a lift for your floor. 

This will make you feel confident that you made a contact that was worth igniting, and moreover, it'll make the other person feel important and better. 🤝

2. Smile. That's it. You must smile in order to break the ice and start the flame of conversing with others. Smiling has proved to be the glue which keeps friendships and relationships strong and healthy. 

Plus, passing a smile at a person (or even plainly, just like that) releases endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, which acts as a reaction of relieving stress and being an antidepressant. So, go on, smile. 😄

3. Once you get through the introduction part, BE SURE to get their name straight, maybe write the name in a notebook. Observe how they pronounce their name when they introduce themselves. People are really particular about how others pronounce their names, so be attentive. 👋

4. When being in a large group of people, only the important person initiates conversation. Be sure to be that important person, people like that, and it creates a good bond. 🦁

5. Respect the silence. Our instinct is our superpower, follow our instinct and notice when it tells you to be silent and when to start speaking. 🔇

6. Be a good listener, too basic to share? I know, but it's basic that's why I have it in my list. Don't listen to just listen or counter someone's talk, do it to understand what they have to share. People are amazing, their stories are amazing, listen in and you'll be surprised to know what they have to say. 👂

I guarantee you, follow these 6 points religiously and you WILL get the backing of new friendships and commitments.