How to approach people

hebbatollah · 2012-05-07T15:33:02+02:00

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hebbatollahActive member07 May 2012 13:33:02

Hi everybody

I was thinking about this topic for quite some time now, and the best practices i found is to:

- show genuine interest in what they say or do. sharing the work or the ideas gets you close to people.
- be yourself, speak your beliefes, accept others differences and never let them hinder you from reaching out to them.
- whenever you find someone good enough to be your friend, never let go. always keep in mind that you are TWO persons, not one. the other party has own ideas, beliefes and approaches. let it be, dont try to copy-paste your ideas into them to find a copy of yourself.

Suzie QueContributor07 May 2012 14:44:19

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very well said

respecting and honouring our similarities and differences goes a long way.

friendship is a gift and extending kindness is a way of giving thanks.

cheers,

FredIndonesia Expert07 May 2012 15:09:28

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I just give a big smile and go from there.
Seems to work.

hebbatollahActive member08 May 2012 07:33:55

Suzie Que
yes, extending kindnessis a beautiful way of giving thanks, to the world, to God, to others.
Friendship when true one is a huge gift, that we often underestimate and sometimes abuse until it is gone, then we start realizing how much we lost.

I love your words :-)))))

hebbatollahActive member08 May 2012 07:34:39

Mas Fred

a smile works miracles. it is the shortest way between 2 persons. actually, i love it :-)

Suzie QueContributor08 May 2012 15:35:45

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when i look at a stranger i wonder what their life is about; what hurt they're carrying; what disappointment they've suffered; what loss they've felt...each and every one of us bleeds. it's that simple. a smile can capture a moment of understanding and lighten a burden.

FredIndonesia Expert08 May 2012 23:04:58

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Suzie Que wrote:
when i look at a stranger i wonder what their life is about; what hurt they're carrying; what disappointment they've suffered; what loss they've felt...each and every one of us bleeds. it's that simple. a smile can capture a moment of understanding and lighten a burden.

I wonder if they're a friend I haven't met yet.

hebbatollahActive member09 May 2012 07:44:16

Suzie,
your words express a rear gentleness and understanding for our fellow human brothers and sisters, which i so much appreciate. you have a lovely soul, dear. i am positive that u make a great friend to anyone.
i am honoured to have you read my post.
have a lovely day
Hebba

Suzie QueContributor09 May 2012 15:35:27

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mas fred wrote:
I wonder if they're a friend I haven't met yet.

mas fred, i do the same...

Suzie QueContributor09 May 2012 15:37:01

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119

hebbatollah wrote:
i am honoured to have you read my post.
have a lovely day
Hebba

shukran hebba,

pls keep up with the insightful posts/questions...

hope you're having a great day too

cheers,

HaileyinHongKongViP12 May 2012 18:18:04

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How to approach people? Silently and from behind.

CenlinContributor12 May 2012 19:13:44

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just wanted to show appreciation

ArmandViP14 May 2012 05:19:28

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cenlin wrote:
just wanted to show appreciation

CenlinContributor14 May 2012 10:06:01

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Armand wrote:
cenlin wrote:
just wanted to show appreciation

lol Armand, i only liked the subject, and i have no comment lol, so i wanted to say, i appreciate that

ben hammoudaMember20 May 2012 18:05:30

#15

HELLO
Nice to be among Expat.comgers.

SunbeachMember08 June 2012 08:32:35

#16

Really being Compassinate and a good listener is key in approaching people for the first time.Sharing a meal form bonds of friendship and no matter what culture food always plays an important role.

krmamraniMember08 June 2012 15:38:28

#17

well said. Thanks for sharing

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