Self-improvement

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Dale Carnegie

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How to Win Friends and Influence People
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How to Win Friends and Influence People

Portrait of Dale Carnegie
Written byDale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie's classic guide to getting along with people: how to be liked, how to persuade, and how to lead without causing resentment.

  • Published1936
  • GenreSelf-improvement
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  1. 01Don't criticise

    Criticism makes people defensive. Try to understand them instead.

  2. 02Show real appreciation

    Honest praise makes people feel valued.

  3. 03Be interested in others

    Ask about people and listen. Everyone likes to be heard.

  4. 04Use their name

    A person's name matters to them. Remember it.

  5. 05Avoid arguments

    You rarely win an argument. Respect other views and find common ground.

  6. 06Let them save face

    Help people correct mistakes without embarrassing them.

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