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If people drift off when you talk, listen for how much of it is complaining.
Today, stop one complaint from leaving your mouth. That's a win.
Complaints pull the mood down. People remember how they felt around you, and they come back to the people who left them lighter.
If a conversation feels flat, give one specific compliment. Skip "you look nice." Name something they chose or did: "Good call on this place." "You explained that really clearly."
People respond to how you help them feel. A specific compliment tells them you were paying attention.
Rule of thumb: if a stranger could say it, make it more specific.
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