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Use their name

To almost everyone, their own name is the sweetest sound.

Remembering and using someone's name tells them they matter. Pair it with talking about what interests them, and people feel genuinely seen.

Try this today: Learn and use the name of one person you usually overlook.

How to Win Friends and Influence People — Dale Carnegie (1936)

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Seek first to understand

Most people listen only to plan their reply.

Before trying to be understood, try to understand. Listen until you can repeat the other person's view so well that they agree you got it.

Try this today: In your next disagreement, restate their point before making yours.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — Stephen R. Covey (1989)
Habit 5

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