I came across this years ago and found the advice very interesting, and very true. I wish I would've been author of this, and more importantly, I wish I would have put all of these "commandments" into practice years ago. Remember, every relationship, not matter the size or depth is important. People are important. Enjoy.
By Author Unknown
1. Speak to People.
There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting.
There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting.
2. Smile at People.
It takes 72 muscles to frown, but only 14 to smile!
It takes 72 muscles to frown, but only 14 to smile!
3. Call People by Name.
The sweetest music to anyone's ear is the sound of his or her own name.
The sweetest music to anyone's ear is the sound of his or her own name.
4. Be Friendly and Helpful.
If you would have friends, be friendly.
If you would have friends, be friendly.
5. Be Cordial.
Speak and act as if everything you do were a real pleasure.
Speak and act as if everything you do were a real pleasure.
6. Be Genuinely Interested in People.
You can like everyone if you try.
You can like everyone if you try.
7. Be Generous with Praise, Cautious with Criticism.
Praise will win out when it comes to gaining friends.
Praise will win out when it comes to gaining friends.
8. Be Considerate of the Feelings of Others.
It will be appreciated.
It will be appreciated.
9. Be Thoughtful of the Opinions of Others.
People love their opinions as they do their own children, calling them ugly won't get you anything but anger.
People love their opinions as they do their own children, calling them ugly won't get you anything but anger.
10. Be Alert to Give Service.
What counts most in life is what we do for others!
What counts most in life is what we do for others!
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