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Are You Boring People?
Boring people react seriously and stoically to everything. Admittedly, I am not an excitable person by nature. That doesn’t mean I don’t possess just as many emotions as the next guy.
You’ll Never Be Funny If You Can’t Do This
Laugh at yourself first. Yep, that’s it. Sounds simple, but it’s very hard for many people. If you’re too insecure or uptight, you’ll have a
The Two Levels of Likability
Have you spent a lot of time and money trying to be more likable? You’ve probably already learned that the efforts spent on improving your appearance, reputation, accomplishments, social skills, etc. don’t automatically result in increased likability. Likability is based on something more fundamental.
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The Best Conversationalists are Masters of This One Topic
Remember the elderly woman in those Frank’s RedHot ads? Her name is Jean Hamilton and she rose to fame for exclaiming, “I put that shit
Over-reacting is More Entertaining
Shane Dawson has made a killing just reacting on camera. He’s created a variety of YouTube content, but one theme persists through nearly everything he’s created: his reactions are entertaining.
The Silly Human Technique
Develop an eye for noticing subtleties in human behavior and appearance. Talk about the idiosyncrasies of the human condition.
You Need The Small Talk Mindset
Your expectations control your anxiety. If you’re always aiming for perfect, you’ll inevitably be disappointed when the conversation doesn’t go as planned. Over-analyzing every word
The 3 Stages of Initiating Small Talk
I love games. Some games, like tennis, require a few attempts to really get going. Small talk is similar. Don’t get discouraged if your first
Want to Sound More Interesting? Add More Contrasts
Contrasts are inherently engaging. Visual contrasts. Literary contrasts. Any kind of contrast. Humans are genetically programmed to notice anything conflicting or opposing.
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