Ways of life cheat code
This even works if you don’t believe the compliment. Not only does it make you seem confident and self-assured, it tells them that they are right! That’s a friendly thing to do.
#WAYS OF LIFE CHEAT CODE PROFESSIONAL#
If someone likes your dress? “Thank you, it has pockets!” If someone compliments your art? “Thank you, I’ve been practicing.” If someone asks if you’re a professional singer because you have a good singing voice? “Thank you, I just sing for fun.” The correct response to any compliment is “Thank you.” You can then follow it up with a comment if you’d like to continue the conversation. Asking if kids can use their sitting muscles and listening muscles during circle time makes the kids want to show me how “strong” they are. I am an assistant teacher in a preschool. Over explaining just ends up looking more suspect than simply being clear and concise. You don’t have to go on and on about why, or make up reasons and list them off. If you can’t do something, 9/10 times it’s okay to simply say “unfortunately I’m not able to do that”, “can’t swing it this time”, etc. You don’t have to always “give away the recipe”.īy that I mean, don’t over explain yourself. Guys…your life becomes so much easier if you just drop the ego and ask. I am amazed at how many people won’t acknowledge even a tiny amount of ignorance, or won’t show honest curiosity about something, can’t admit they’ve forgotten something they feel is important, and won’t ever ask for help. When you forget someone’s name, own up to it and just ask them.
Be open about stuff you don’t understand, and ask questions about that. No one stops a guy or girl carrying a pizza. It’ll make them feel better and you’ve still shown everyone how awfully clever you are. When someone says something true, say “you’re right”, not “i know”. Started running my meetings this way and I will be damned if the introverts didn’t start speaking more and providing really good input. Introverts (such as myself) need time to process before they speak. Took a class that said if you want to run a good meeting, wait 10 seconds before moving on. Introverts think than talk, extroverts think while they talk. Studies show that kids who think they’re hard workers outperform kids who think they’re smart. #3Ĭompliment your children with “you are a hard worker” and not “you’re smart”. I get fees waived because I asked nicely.īe nice. I get special treatment at my cafeteria because I treat the service staff like actual human beings. I’ve befriended the most disliked, crotchety person in our office. I’ve befriended the Comcast customer support person. And no, it’s not because I’m a cute girl. I didn’t have one prior to my call, but in their confusion and inability to even find my resume I’ve managed to secure an interview about four out of five times. Several times in life I’ve cold called a company to confirm my interview time.