Six Ways To Make People Like You

We live in a world today where everyone wants to be liked and be treated special by people. Would it hurt if you make it your mission to treat other people special too yourself??

Food for thought: Do you realise that a dog is the only animal in the world who doesn't have to work for a living?? A hen has to work to lay eggs, a cow has to work to give milk, we human beings have to work and sweat before we can make some money at the end of the month.  A dog only has to work hard for his master's love and affection. And it gets everything it wants.

According to Dale Carnegie, here are six ways to make people like you.

1. Become genuinely interested in other people.
Let people know and feel that you are genuinely (really) interested in them. Pray and fast for people you can, if they are in some kind of trouble and come to you for advice. Give them money if you have, so it can solve their physical problems and protect them if they are weak to fight on their own especially children.

2. Wear and keep a captivating smile.
A simple statement like " I am glad to see you"  with a broad smile on the face goes a long way to show people you care. A genuine smile from you with a little conversation can make a hopeless person feel hopeful.
If you don't know I'm telling you now, your smile can brighten up the lives of all those who see it. Do it wide and cheerfully always.

3. Make it a point to remember people's names when you meet them again.
Remembering a person's name can be the sweetest feeling you can ever give to them. Because it will give a feeling as though you have known them for a long time. Even though you just met them only for the second time.  However,  you must not call a person by a wrong name. It can be really embarrassing.
Try and remember at least first name. And call them by it. I can assure you that they will really adore you.

4. Be a good listener

Encourage people to talk about themselves more when they are talking to you. And show interest in what they are saying, with gestures like nodding your head or with voice response. Never interrupt people a lot when they are talking to you. They might lose their thoughts and may not be interested to continue the conversation any further. Do not argue unecessarily with them when they make a mistake or don't agree with your opinion.  Allow them to finish or you can ask them politely using responses like May I say this or that, Can I say something. Otherwise the best way is to wait for them to finish talking before you talk.

5. Talk to people in the areas of their interest and things that will make them feel very comfortable talking about it to you as though they have known you all their lives. Rich or poor, do not make people feel inferior or beneath you as a person when you come into contact with them. This life has a funny way of turning a person's destiny around, that no one can imagine just how. So be respectful to other people's view and show humility in your appearance when you meet people.
Because Everybody is Somebody.

And finally, make people you meet feel special and important. And do it genuinely and sincerely. Give compliments where necessary. Remember that your duty is to develop, inspire and build self confidence in yourself and in other people. Not to destroy their self worth.

Pastor Andrews Ewoo