'Making everyone feel important by paying attention to them' might help you stand out.

That's right! Arnold Sanow tells an anecdote from author Daniel Carnegie ('How to win friends and influence people'). He says that Daniel Carnegie was complimented as a good conversationalist and even landed a great sales opportunity by listening to a man at a table at an event.

Other ways you can stand out from the crowd is: ✓ Introduce yourself to others. No matter where you are, act like you're the host. Be the first to say hello. ✓ Make an extra effort to remember people's names. As Dale Carnegie says, "the sweetest sound to a person is their name." ✓ Use eye contact and smile upon meeting someone. The best way to build rapport is through eye contact. ✓ Make everyone feel important by paying full attention to them. ✓ Make them feel like they are the only person in the room. ✓ Show others that you are enjoying your conversation with them. Don't yawn, look bored or have a case of roving eyes. ✓ Show curiosity and interest in others. ✓ Listen, Listen, Listen. You not only become more likable, but you really start to understand the people's wants, needs, and desires. Practice these skills in your next conversation!

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