Thursday, March 9, 2017

7 Ways to Avoid Making Friends

You’re at an event where you’re meeting new people—maybe even potential co-workers or employers. Here are some sure-fire ways to guarantee they won’t want to be friends or colleagues with you.

1. Judge them right away. As soon as they say or do something you disagree with, let them know without trying to understand where they are coming from.

2. Correct them when they make a mistake. Make them feel dumb so they know how smart you are.

3. Tune out what they are saying—just think about what you will say next.

4. Interrupt them. The more often the better.

5. Avoid asking questions. You don’t want them to keep talking.

6. Don’t ask for advice. People like it when you do that.

7. Keep your body language defensive. Raise your chin, get in their space, and don’t smile.

If you keep these tips in mind, you’ll avoid making friends or getting a job offer.

Source: Barking Up the Wrong Tree

7 Ways to Avoid Making Friends

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