It's Overrated: 5 Ways That You Are Losing Friends and Repelling People
“It’s overrated.”
That’s your opinion, Jack. I happen to like that restaurant.
This is a common conversation with a friend of mine who responds more often than not with, “It’s overrated.”
Everything that I happen to like including certain restaurants, types of music, etc. is overrated.
Really?
Just because you don’t like what I like doesn’t mean it’s overrated.
And even if it is, maybe you can state it in a more positive manner.
Just like the phrase, “It’s overrated,” the following are 5 ways that you are losing friends and repelling people:
- Being constantly sarcastic. Some people will take you seriously and be turned off by sarcasm.
- Monopolizing the conversation. God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason.
- Gossiping about others. If they are talking cipro online pharmacy about someone else to you, most likely they will be talking about you to someone else.
- Drawing unnecessary attention to yourself by being overly loud. You will draw more attention by being a warm light to others, not a blazing explosion.
- Not treating others the way that you would want to be treated. Remember the Golden Rule.
Improving your interactions with others, whether in your normal everyday life or in business is never overrated. We can all improve to win friends and influence people in a positive way.
What ways do people win your trust when you interact with them? What mistakes have you learned from in interacting with others? I would love to hear your comments.
About the author, Annett
Annett Bone is the creator and host of The DancePreneuring Studio where she guides her listeners on a journey of transformation inspired by dance, life, and business. The podcast is a reflection of her personal adventure overcoming her fears and returning to her passion for dance after a 20+ year hiatus, the lessons that she has learned along the way, and proving that it’s never too late to be great.