# 17

"Most people like hard work, particularly when they are paying to have it done."

"No one has ever damaged his eyesight by looking at the bright side of life."

"The man who rows the boat doesn't have time to rock it."

Basic Human Relation Principles

1. Don't condemn, criticize, or complain.
2. Show real honest and hearty appreciation.
3. Think good thoughts about other people.
4. Give before you get. Always give the other person a reason to agree with you before asking anything of him.
5. Smile often...it generates enthusiasm, friendliness, and goodwill.
6. Remember names. A person's name is the sweetest, most important sound he hears and instantly captures his attention each time it is used.
7. Be an eager listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves by asking questions. (when, where, who, what, how and why)
8. Act and look happy and successful....and you will begin to think, feel, actually become Happy and Successful.
9. Never engage in worry conversations or participate in gossip groups.
10. Always greet others with an enthusiastic, cheerful statement....not the question, "How are you?".
11. Respond to greetings with an enthusiastic, meaningful "TERRIFIC".
12. Look for and expect GOOD things to happen to you...inquire of others: "What GOOD things are happening with you today?"

PICK ONE OF THESE TWELVE RULES--PRACTICE IT EARNESTLY EVERY CHANCE YOU GET EVERY DAY FOR AT LEAST A FULL WEEK!

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