The Surprising Dale Carnegie Secrets That Completely Changed How People See Me in Seconds
Instead of just exchanging surface-level pleasantries, I made an effort to ask about things that could reveal a connection—hobbies, experiences, favorite books, travel destinations.
I once met someone at a conference who seemed a little reserved at first. But when we discovered we had both lived in the same city years ago, the energy of the conversation completely changed.
Suddenly, we had stories to share, places to compare, and an instant sense of familiarity.
That’s when I realized that even small connections can make a big difference. When people feel like you’re like them in some way, they relax, they open up, and the first impression you leave is one of warmth and ease.