It can be difficult to make friends when you don’t know many people. Over years of experience and studying social skills, I discovered that it’s possible to make friends without even trying. ___16___ .
Be seen without trying to get attention.
You don’t have to say anything witty or interesting to get people’s attention..____17____ . This can be done anywhere you go, such as the supermarket or your yoga studio.
Use the power of listening.
When you listen to other people, they’ll keep talking. ____18____. Just keep giving them good eye contact and show with your body language that you care.
Think about what you can give to the other people.
So often we think about what we can get out of others when we try to make friends, but that thinking needs to be flipped around. ____19____ .
Always have 3 good stories to tell other people.
When you have at least a few stories to share with others, you’ll never run out of things to talk about.
____20____.
A smile is one of the most attractive things that someone can display when they’re meeting new people. Try to smile when meeting with someone will help you a lot.
A. A faint smile is also useful
B. Smile like there’s no tomorrow
C. Listening is a mechanism to build trust and likeability
D. There are just a few strategies that you have to use on a consistent basis
E. All you have to do is place yourself in environments where people will see you
F. These five strategies are always available if you want to develop true relationships
G. Try offering a piece of helpful advice or invite someone you just met to grab coffee
DECGB
—Good afternoon. My name is Peter. I’m the general manager of the personnel department. I’ll be interviewing you. Please sit down.
— 61 , Peter. My name’s Jon. Jon Smash.
—Well, Jon, it’s a pleasure to meet you. 62 .
—I’ve been a manager at Nike for over three years. I won manager of the year award two years ago, and I got promoted last August.
—OK. Tell me about yourself…your personality.
— 63 . I think before I act, and if something goes wrong in our company I always remain calm. I never scream at my employees. And I’ve never lost my temper.
— 64 ?
—I think I’m good at solving problems. 65 . I also love challenges. I work well under pressure. When my boss pushes me to finish a project early I always get it done and never complain.
—Jon, you seem like a very good manager. I like your ambition. You’re very confident and motivated. We like that here at Microsoft. Well, our interview is over……
A. I’m glad it’s you who will offer me the opportunity to get the job B. I enjoy approaching problems directly C. Nice to meet you D. What are your strengths E. I owe my success to my employees F. Tell me about your work experience G. I think I’m very level-headed |
61. _______ 62. _______ 63. _______ 64. _______ 65. _______