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• Listening is an expression of confidence. To listen shows that you are secure enough in yourself that you can actually quiet your chattering mind in front of another person.
• Listening takes the onus off the Self and puts it squarely where it belongs: On the present moment.
• The most confident thing you can do in any social situation is make eye contact, listen, and respond. That’s it. It’s that simple.
• Asking a question is the opposite of making a strong choice. By asking a question, you force your partner to make the strong choice for you.
• So instead of asking questions, make statements instead. Start a conversation with an opinion or story. Tell the other person something about yourself, instead of asking them for info.