Small Talk Rules Quotes

“Maybe your weakness is your extremely quiet voice. Maybe you mumble too much? Avoid eye contact? Complain too much? Maybe your pants look filthy? Maybe you suck at listening?”
― Gregory Peart, Small Talk Rules: 65 Lessons I Learned From The Greatest Communicators

“talk like you care. If you approach life with indifference, it will permeate the way you carry yourself and your words. If you’re not a naturally enthusiastic person, reflect upon the time you were fired up about something. You’re probably livelier when you speak about your passions. It’s that energy I suggest you learn to tap into and inject into more interactions.”
― Gregory Peart, Small Talk Rules: 65 Lessons I Learned From The Greatest Communicators

“The 8 Most Likable Personality Traits Be Humble. Don’t brag. Admit mistakes. Embracing your flaws is disarming and people will warm up to you more easily. Be Caring and Unselfish. Genuinely care about others and what they say, think, feel, and do. Listen. Ask follow-up questions. Be nice. Be Positive. Don’t be a downer. Bring positive energy. See the good in situations. Be Enthusiastic. Give your words and expressions life. Put some feeling and energy behind what you say, feel, and do. Be passionate about something. Be Goal-oriented. Have some direction in life. Share your goals with people. People are drawn to ambition. Be Playful. Lighten up and don’t be overly serious or defensive. Be flexible. Go with the flow. Be Honorable. Stand for something. Have integrity. Keep your word. Be Genuine. Be vulnerable and open sometimes. Don’t always hide behind a façade. Authentically express your feelings, passions, and interests.”
― Gregory Peart, Small Talk Rules: 65 Lessons I Learned From The Greatest Communicators