How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends Quotes

“Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be—because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose and then where are you? —Fanny Brice (1891–1951), singer and comedian”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“Remember that risk taking and rejection are part of life, and being overly sensitive about how others react to you is counterproductive. Anyway, what’s so bad about being rejected by someone you don’t even know?”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“Taking part in stimulating and rewarding conversations will become a reality. All you have to do is look somebody in the eye, smile, and start a conversation!”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“If you are a good friend, you’ll have good friends. Developing and learning together is one of the most gratifying aspects of a relationship. In the best friendships, developing, learning, and laughing never stop.”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“The “right place” could be a social event, your place of worship, a political gathering, or even an adult education class. When you meet someone in a place where you both enjoy the activities, you already have something in common and can begin developing a friendship.”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“good friends improve the quality of my life.”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“most people prefer others who are like-minded. Disclosing your preferences, opinions, goals, hopes, and dreams allows you to identify and connect with those people. For example, to tell others about a longtime goal or dream, you can say something like “It’s always been my dream to … and now that’s what I’m going to do,” “I’ve been working for years to … and I’m nearly finished!” or “I’m doing something now that I’ve wanted to do for a long time, and that is …”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“Disclose your hopes, dreams, loves, joys, and sorrows so people will be able to identify with you. We all share these basic emotional experiences.”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated

“four key principles: (1) taking the initiative to reach out to others; (2) showing genuine interest in people; (3) treating others with respect and kindness; and (4) valuing others and yourself as unique individuals who have much to share and offer one another.”
― Don Gabor, How To Start A Conversation And Make Friends: Revised And Updated