Tenim47:
U tok 2much

boss no vex.

One thing I have discovered in life is that having the right skills to interact with others thereby getting people to like you is ALWAYS an advantage. It becomes easier for others to trust you or give you a chance to prove yourself, either at work, in school or in your personal business. Except you are exceptionally good in your field, the chances that people will say nice things about you, or refer clients or even patients to you if they don't like you is quite slim. So I came across these tips on the muse and thought to share with you.

The basics of getting people to like you are obvious—be nice, be considerate, be a decent human being. Those things are all true.

However, there are also many smaller, more discreet things you can do that can have a huge effect on how others perceive you.

Most of these tips are little techniques you can implement every day. They may seem insignificant or even silly, but give them a try and you might find yourself becoming exponentially more popular.


1. Use a Person’s Name
Let’s face it—we’re all huge narcissists and we all love the sound of our own name. Learn names and make use of them. Always use an individual’s name in a conversation.


2. Smile—With Feeling!
Although we live in a digital age that increasingly substitutes technology for human interaction, we are still at our cores very social creatures. As humans, we use social interaction as a tool for feedback, and we make a lot of conscious and subconscious choices based on how others engage with and respond to us.

When someone offers a huge grin brimming with authenticity, happiness rubs off on its receivers. There have been many studies showing how mood, whether positive or negative, spreads between individuals. If your positive attitude brightens someone else’s day, that person will love you for it.


3. Listen (Not Just With Your Ears)
It’s probably a no-brainer that people will like you more if you listen to them. This starts with ignoring your Twitter feed while out to dinner with friends, but goes a lot further than that. You can show you’re listening to someone through body language (positioning your body to face someone and mirroring his or her stance), eye contact (giving plenty of it), and verbal confirmation (we’ll talk more about this next).


4. Use Verbal Confirmation
Most psychology books refer to this technique as “active listening.” Active listening revolves around demonstrating your listening skills by repeating segments of what an individual has said to you. For example:

Mark: I went to this awesome beer tasting event over the weekend—I got to try a ton of great local beers from all over the state.

You: You got to try a lot of different beer, huh?

Mark: Yes, it was really fun. My favorite was the Pretty Things Magnifico.

You: The Magnifico was your favorite?

Mark: Yeah, it tasted great.

While in text form this looks like a strange conversation, in speech this kind of dialogue can actually go a long way to make people like you more. It makes the other individual feel as though you really are paying attention. Plus, people love to hear their own words echoed back at them as it pats their egos a bit.




5. Conversation Recall: Prove You’re Paying Attention

To really show someone you’ve been paying attention, try bringing up a topic that the person mentioned earlier. Did your co-worker talk about working with his son on a science fair project last week? Follow up and ask how it went. Did your friend say she was going to paint her kitchen a new color over the weekend? Ask how she likes the new color on Monday. They don’t have to be big, life-changing events. In fact, sometimes it says more that you can recall and show interest in even the small happenings in another person’s life.


6. Sincere Compliments and Plentiful Praise
This is very different from empty flattery, which most people are adept at detecting. No one likes a brown-nose, and most people don’t particularly love being pandered to. What people really want is sincere appreciation—to be recognized and appreciated for their efforts.

In addition to giving people sincere appreciation, it’s also important to be generous with your praise. People love being praised, and is it any surprise? It feels great to be told you’ve performed a job well. When an individual does something right, say so. It won’t be forgotten.


7. Handle Criticism With Tact
In the same vein, while you want to be generous with your praise, be stingy with your criticism. People have delicate egos, and even a slight word of condemnation can wound someone’s pride. Of course correction will be necessary at times, but it should always have a purpose and be handled with care. If someone makes an error, don’t call that person out in front of a group. Be discreet, be delicate. Consider offering up a compliment sandwich—a deliciously effective strategy that involves dishing out praise before and after a criticism. For example:

That newsletter template you sent over looks great, good work. So it looks like there were a few numerical errors in that recent report you sent over—just be sure to double check those numbers. I also wanted to tell you to keep up the great stuff you’ve been posting in Facebook—I’ve been seeing a big boost in engagement.

Your goal should really be to get the other person to recognize the mistakes without you pointing them out. Even in the example above, you could simply say, “I saw a few numerical errors in that recent report you sent over,” and wait for a response. If the individual responds apologetically and promises to try harder, you don’t need to drive home the subject. Tell them not to worry, that you’re sure they’ll get the hang of it, and move on. The less finger-pointing, the better.

Another strategy for diplomatically dispensing corrections is to begin by discussing your own mistakes before digging into someone else’s errors. Ultimately, aim to be always gentle with criticism and only offer it when it’s truly needed.


- See more at: http://qbizlinx.com/entries/personal-development/14-ways-to-get-anyone-to-like-you-with-practical-examples

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madgoat:

Funniest post ever. So d sticker made ur sim slot not to work... Guy are u dat naive or u are just trying to be a joker on diz thread..... Smmmmhhhh
You dont need any sticker to access ur free 500mb.

what he was probably trying to say is that the guy has made use of his IMEI number... that's what the free 500MB works with.

madgoat:
Hmmmmm.... Powerbank wars.....
#Mayor source powerbank VS Infinix Powerbank


Chai.... Im confused now

#diz is wat happens wen a fone company leaves us at d mercy of powerbanks.

i would go with mayorsource tho. i intend placing my order very soon as well. i have been following his thread for a while now and i am willing to take the risk.

Mizzzbeee:
Pls some people claimed they bought theirs for 2K I mean the pouch... Pls can u confirm it's 1k so we can b sure

good morning,
infinix claims it is 1k. i wont be surprised if microstation sells it at a higher price. ... except if one of the address is a microstation shop.

Chimezie250:
can u confirm the pouch availability was in MicroStation yesterday but forgot to ask ,pls confirm

sorry i cant confirm this. i am no where near microstation and i dont have their contact.

LaconicINC:
Mine has arrived o, everyone is admiring the phone, i am yet to cut my sim, pls is it micro size or mini size,i only switched it on once, make e charge wella before i switch it on proper, will go to MTN office tomorrow to have my sim cut

it is microSIM. ENJOY

abdulwizzy:
how long does it take for konga to deliver to benin, im geting tired oooooo. haba since first of oct.

the weekends and holidays are the reason for the delay. i got some packages today but still waiting for more. ordered on the 1st too.

kayodedada1:


Please can u explain how to do the OTA update

Go to SETTINGS
CLICK on ABOUT PHONE
CLICK SYSTEM UPDATES
Click the big round button that says CHECK FOR NEW VERSION

After it downloads, install and your phone will reboot

tecno4life:

I was the one who threatened you, I'm very sorry I was so angry concerning the Gorilla Glass 3 tin, PeACE, ONE LOVE.
LONG LIVE NAIRALAND

lool.. it's fine bro.

LaconicINC:
thanks damcqute, i ordered white cos as at 30th sept, that was the only available colour, i hope i keep to the charging and usage part, will try sha cos am kinda a gadget freak o, so i should go to any network office and have that sim cut out for me, glo is close to my office, hope say dem go gree cut mtn sim for me, pls kindly alert me when the pouch is available, what little settings are u referring to, plus the issue about the flash light entering the pix when you snap with it at night, can it be tweaked?

according to reports, the OTA update solves the camera problems. i'l try to confirm that. as for the little settings, adjustment of date and time basically while setting up the phone. nothing much.

you guys need to be cool with this infinix zero thread. too many insults. na wa o. i'm sure none of us know the owner of the company personally. Why take comments personal?

when i did my battery review of the phone and supported the device, i was insulted numerous times and someone even said he wish he could see me to kill me... all because i shared my experience. i was called a marketer, bla bla. but i am yet to reply with a single curse word because i know it is not worth it. i am glad so many people are beginning to say good things about this device again. I feel for pheelz who experienced the cracked glass at the back of the phone. Like i have always said, no device is perfect. infact, i have experienced more joy from more affordable devices compared to the ones i almost emptied my account to get. And like everything in technology, LUCK IS INVOLVED!!!

Peace!!!!

LaconicINC:

#TeamInfinixZero yeah,mine is yet to arrive, sent konga message on fb and they said its delay is due to the public hols that i will get it after the public hols, pls while i wait for its arrival, what are the tips before first use, like how long should i charge the battery, how do i cut my sim to micro size etc

WHILE YOU ANTICIPATE its arrival, you can cut your sim. it is best you make use of the specialized sim cutter. most network offices have it.
secondly, when you get it,you can put it on to test it and do some little settings. but make sure you charge it to 100% and leave it for an extra hour or two on the charger if possible while the green light stays on. switch it off while charging too. this is what i did with mine and some of my friends that did the same have found that the battery is actually not as bad as painted. Avoid using when charging. After your 1st full charge, make sure you drain the battery to less than 10% before you plug it again. Try as much as possible not to charge at random times and little intervals when you start using it too. this prolongs the battery life.

Get a pouch for it once it is available and ensure you handle it with utmost care to avoid stories.
i am sure you will enjoy it. its a beauty.

what color did you order?

moruphb:
dont be too sure Mr, i am having the same problem they deduct my money despite the fact that i have more than 1gig data on my line.

night plan?? thats when they deduct from your credit during the day.

you tried mailing me. holla @ me on whatsapp 08130146686