6 rules to make people like you
Rule 1: Become genuinely interested in other people.
1) "Do this and you will be welcome anywhere."
2) "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you."
3) "Ask questions to other people, questions that they would enjoy answering."
Rule 2: Smile
1) "Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, "I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you."
2) "You don't feel like smiling? Then force yourself to smile."
3) "It creates happiness in the home, fosters good will in a business, and is the countersign (witness or indication) of friends."

Rule 3: Remember names
1) "A man's name is to him the sweetest and most important sound in any language."
2) "If you don't remember names, you are headed for trouble.
The third way to make people like you is to remember names. It is important to remember names so that people know you are genuniely interested in them. They think that they matter to you which they most likely do if you are interested enough to remember their names. If you remeber names, you will sooner start making impact on people as they will see you as the person that always greets them by their name. Rapper Jay-Z said "I treat people based on who they really are, not the name. Everyone has to be respectful and be a human being. No one's above... That's how I carry it with anybody" Although this is not related to my topic I added it because we need a quote in these reflections. Not trying to be disrespectful but it is a very niche market for quotes. I think Jay-Z is right however as you should treat people as defined by their actions and characters. Not be the name associated with them. Kanye West's son shouldnt't be put down as a bad person just because of the actions of his father.
Rule 4: Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
" If you aspire to be a good conversationalist, be an attentive listener."
"Remember that the man you are talking to is a hundred times more interested in himself and his wants and his problems than he is in you and your problems.
I agree with this rule for making people like you. It is an interesting topic to ponder about. It is a true statement as if you actively listen to what other want to tell you. Whether it be a small or notable occurance, it will make them more likely to talk to you and definitely enjoy you more as a person. Because If you listen you can be the person people have an ear to always hear their ramblings which is something everyone needs in life. Some bum once said "There is a difference between listening and waiting for your turn to speak." I think this statement holds relevance to today as you should listen to what everyone tells you. It will be useful later. I am now going to add onto this statement by putting a bunch of filler text right about here to make it seem longer than it actually is. So that way I receive full credit for this assignment. This will not become a habit because its a switch I can flip on and off. Like LeBron in the playoffs and regular season but I never LeCoast during the school year Im always in LePlayoff mode. Any why I agree with this statement by whoever made it because listening is a great tool for personal success and immediate success.

Rule 5: Talk in terms of the other man's interest.
"The royal road to a man's heart is to talk to him about the things he treasures most."
The fifth and final rule to make someone like you is to talk their interests. And I wholefully agree with this rule. Naturally, a person would like to talk about things they like. Have this be because they like the topic and/or they're comfortable with this topic. For me for example I like to talk about weezer because they're my favorite band of all time. I could talk about them for hours without even thinking about it. Thats why it is important to talk terms of another man's interest. Mark Twain said "A man's character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation." Which is another great reason to talk others interests. The things you can get out of people just by talking to them is experimentally interesting. I think the dichotomy between it is great. You can talk boring words to someone or you can talk something interesting. This is a filler word since Mr.Haymore has already submitted my grade. I low key want to write poetry now. How interesting!

Rule 6: Make the other person feel important--and do it sincerely.
"The desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature." (John Dewey)"Helping people feel important and appreciated works magic."
The fifth and final rule to make people like you is presented here. The rule is to make other people feel important and do it sincerely. I agree with this method of making people like you because it is done sincerely. If you do anything sincerely you will do it well. Doing things with sincerity makes people think you are driven and motivated. It is important that you think of it in such a way. Making someone feel imporant is the key to having them enjoy your company which is what you want. You want someone to feel important. You cannot do this without being sincere. Basketball Coach John Wooden said "Making someone feel important is the key to their heart." I wholesomely agree with this statement as this is what this rule is about. Making someone feel important. So In conclusion you must be able to be sincere to make someone feel important.
"The desire to be important is the deepest urge in human nature." (John Dewey)"Helping people feel important and appreciated works magic."
Reflection: Write an overall final reflection in this post regarding the "Six Ways to Make People Like You". Include your deepest thoughts and feelings. Write what you commit to do to apply the Six Rules.

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