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What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?

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Rohit Malshe
, Chem Engineer, Programmer, Amazon research scientist
Answered April 16, 2017
Originally Answered: What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?
There are multiple social skills that can be picked up in relatively short amount of time,
however, I would inspire readers to spend active efforts on this and learn from experiences
as you go. In about 100 hours of efforts, you can make a significant improvements.

First, I would talk about how you can work on your body language, and make a positive
impact.

 ONE: Body fitness: This is seriously important, and with due respect to

somewhat overweight people, I have to tell you that body fitness improves
confidence tremendously, improves the skin glow, improves the heart rate, posture
and overall lo
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Nick Kirk
, Co-founder at The Conversation Natural (2016-present)
Updated May 9, 2018
Originally Answered: What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?
Here is 3 simple tips you can implement right away to improve you social skills:

1. Stop Just Smiling and Nodding - You know when you miss something the other person
says because you're thinking, instead of fully paying attention.

It's totally normal... everyone does it from time to time.

It's actually not your wandering mind that disconnects you from a conversation.
It's HOW you manage the situation WHEN your mind inevitably wanders.

Maybe you smile and nod because the other person is smiling... but then you miss the next
thing they say AS WELL, because you're busy wondering if they noticed that 
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Brad Porter
Answered April 16, 2015
Originally Answered: What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?
Eye contact.

It is an idiotically simple thing, but it remains one of the most impactful life hacks around.

There are many great answers to this question, but the one that can be picked up in literally
five seconds, requires no practice or special skill, and which will serve you the rest of your
life is simply a commitment to eye contact.

No matter what anyone ever tells you, the most attractive quality in a person is confidence.
But "be confident" is not very good advice. Instead, find the best proxy for confidence, in
terms of interactive behavior. And that's eye contact.

Start this r
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Originally Answered: What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?
Here are my 10 ideas (and #10 is my favorite):

1. Look people in the eyes.

2. Smile.

3. Ask questions. But don't kill another person with them as if inspector is investigating on
them. Rather, show genuine interest for other person's life and experiences.

4. Don't talk too much. When someone tells a story, stop your urge to follow up with an
example from your own life. Rather say: "Wow, that's cool!"
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James Haforlarin
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Updated May 17
Originally Answered: What are useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?
 1. Stare at the spaces between the eyes- most people are not comfortable
maintaining eye contact and this is the perfect substitute. Just stare at the spaces
between the eyes and the person will think you're maintaining eye contact.
2. Come early- this is my number one trick. If you want instant popularity at any
event, all you have to do is come early. When you come early, you get to talk with
the participants as they come. You can get to know as many 10-15 people before
the event starts and this will give the false impression that you know everyone.
3. Wave at empty spaces- I learnt this from Leil Lown
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Ayodeji Awosika
, I'm a published author who focuses on personal development.
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1. Never just say ‘good when someone asks ‘how’s it going?’ - Instead of
justing using a default response, have a set of little quips or pithy phrases you can
use when someone asks you this common question. I usually say something like,
“Any day above ground is a good one.” This seems trivial, but getting in the habit
of having ‘little sayings’ instead of common responses helps you stand out from
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your vocabulary.
2. Like #1, most people who get into fist fights aren't smart enough to talk their
way out of trouble (I learned this from Roger Ebert).
3. Use more adjectives. If somebody asks “how
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