Expanding your circle of friends is never too late. Someone has to do this every day in connection with work or lifestyle. However, not everyone manages to make new acquaintances and maintain warm or business relationships with people. How to develop communication skills?
Instruction manual
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Do not be too demanding in communication. People tend to hang labels on others by projecting traits that are unacceptable to themselves. For example, “that one is non-initiative, this one is a great mod”, etc. Learn to accept people as they are, and begin to correct their own shortcomings.
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Do not forget about the sense of humor. A good joke helps to establish contacts, relieve tension, fill in a long pause, brighten up unpleasant impressions, etc. People with a developed sense of humor are charming; they are welcome guests in any company, regardless of age and social status. The main thing is to clearly see the line between humor and buffoonery.
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Learn to empathize. This does not mean that you need to listen to stories of injustice from your loved ones, sigh loudly and shake your head compassionately. Empathy is indifference, sensitivity, the ability to listen to the interlocutor and to respond to his words. Do not refuse people this, and also share joyful moments with them.
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Avoid gossip. It is possible that one day you will again have to be in the office of that colleague (director of the company where you work, dentist, customer, etc.), whose behavior you were dissatisfied with and told all your friends about this. To be on top in communication means learning how to build relationships with people, rather than breaking them.
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Smile more often. Do not forget to say "Good morning" at home, greet not only the bosses, but also those who hold a position below yours. Greet neighbors walking dogs in your yard, the seller in the patisserie where you go every day, the bartender in your favorite coffee shop, etc. After all, a smile and a greeting give a good mood for the whole morning.
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If something doesn’t work out for you, remember that in the environment of each person there are people who can conditionally be divided into three types: those who love you; those who dislike; and those who simply do not pay attention to you. Take note of this and try not to lose people from the first group.