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How to win friends at work
Speak up and get interested in others
Job life is tough and there are many pressures on us that leave little time or energy for conversations with people we don’t work with. If you’re taking on too many responsibilities without time to socialise with others you risk missing out on some invaluable support and support that simply isn’t around when you have too many responsibilities. So let’s take a look at how social skills can help you avoid getting burned out. In this guide you’ll learn how to better understand others and win friends.
Where to meet new friends
Look around at the other people at your office and think about where you would like to meet them. Look at the bulletin boards, ask for names, make a list of people you’d like to talk to and then... start talking with them.
Smile
Ever had a conversation with a new colleague and suddenly it turns into a high-pitched awkward conversation? It’s an inevitable outcome of a tough job and may seem baffling. But if you smile or show a genuine interest in what someone is saying, their opinion of you can soften, and for best results, provide a warm ‘soft’ side to their personality.
