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It was hard for people to figure out why they liked playing

golf with Harry. While he was an average golfer, there was

something he did that drew people to him, wanting to play golf.

Finally, one of his colleagues figured it out. When you hit a

good golf shot, he would brag about you. He’d say “Boy, you’re

really going to like that shot. What a great shot.” When you

sliced one, took a Mulligan, or heard the ball go plop in the

water, he’d say “You know

Assignment what? That’s what I seem
to do all the time.” He could

Write down 10 customer minimize your mistakes, and

names, and then write down maximize your successes. In

one thing you could do to a world that is waiting to

compliment them. Put a criticize you, a compliment

smiley-face everywhere has incredible power. You

you look as a reminder that should always find a way to

giving compliments makes give every prospect one

people glow inside. compliment every time you

talk with them.

Epilogue

Beware when giving compliments to make sure they are
sincere. People instantly know the difference between saccha-
rine and sugar.

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Become a Yes Person

Customers are in a hurry. Have you ever noticed how the
post office capitalizes on that? For an additional charge, they
will speed things up. If you want to send a large envelope in

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