“GIVE PEOPLE THE TRIPLE–A TREATMENT

All people feel better and do better when you give them attention, affirmation, and appreciation. The next time you make contact with people, begin by giving

them your undivided attention during the first thirty seconds. Affirm them and show your appreciation for them in some way. Then watch what happens.

You will be surprised by how positively they respond. And if you have trouble remembering to keep your focus on them instead of on yourself, then perhaps

the words of William King will help you. He said, “A gossip is one who talks to you about other people. A bore is one who talks to you about himself. And a

brilliant conversationalist is one who talks to you about yourself.”

—25 Ways to Win with People