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Communication is the soul of all relationships. More than any other skill, it is the heartbeat of success in sales, marketing, marriage, business, friendship, communities, and beyond.

Have you ever had a friend in need whose only request was the gift of your presence? When major life changes happen or tragedies hit, you can find out very quickly who your real friends are because they are the ones who SHOW UP.

To Polish the Gold & Help Others Shine . . . Make a list of positives:Whether you would like to nurture a healthy relationship or improve a toxic one, make a list of positives which you admire about the other person. Begin by identifying, acknowledging, and focusing on their good qualities. Your perspective and how you feel about the person will begin to shift. You will find it much easier to polish the gold from a perspective of gratitude and appreciation.

Sometimes you must earn the right to be included. Otherwise, you may appear awkward or pushy.

Without civilized social graces, not only is life more difficult, but a positive first impression can be destroyed as fast as it is made.

Inversely, when you are in a small group of people or friends and you don__ make the effort to speak to everyone, it may be considered as rude. Rather than run the risk of people feeling neglected or dismissed, make the effort to Mix, Mingle, and Glow . . .

Regardless of the trends we see in the deterioration of morality, respect, and values, wise people will still strive to take the high road to rise above the ever-increasing rudeness and stand apart from the crowd.

The actor, writer, and director Woody Allen once said, _80% of success is just showing up!_ You Can Show Up By . . . _ Participating._ Sharing ideas._ Being dependable._ Keeping your word._ Taking the initiative. _ Volunteering to be of assistance._ Being there when a friend needs you._ Raising your hand and asking questions._ Attending your children__ sporting events._ Taking your place and claiming your space._ Demonstrating that you have something to offer.

What are the key elements for a fabulous, well-delivered compliment? You . . ._ are sincere and genuine._ give it freely without expecting anything in return. Your compliment is a selfless gift, not a boomerang._ are specific and detailed._ elaborate on why you like something._ describe how their positive virtue has positively impacted you._ can use adjectives for more colorful descriptions._ keep it positive._ say it like you mean it with intentional impact._ use discretion and good judgment._ leave no room for misinterpretation or misunderstanding._ say the right thing at the right moment and let it flow organically.Finding sincere ways to compliment others is a powerful way to make a great first and last impression.

Just Show Up. Guess what? Being in the right place at the right time can__ happen without your first showing up. Companies have been started, marriages made, friendships found, careers created, and opportunities seized by those people who just showed up. Whether through coincidence, serendipity, strategy, or fate, taking the initiative to show up will reward you in ways which never would have occurred if you hadn__. Just by showing up, you have taken a proactive step to impress people by being there" in person_ and demonstrating your willingness to be involved.

Becoming more socially aware involves greater understanding of the dynamics of social interactions to assure you achieve harmonious outcomes.

When you have orientational awareness, your perceptions and impressions are based on location and proximity. Orientation may imply hierarchy, position, and prestige, or be the result of habits, traditions, and perceptions.

Polishing the gold in others is easy to do and a valuable habit to develop to transform your relationship results. People will usually rise to the occasion and live up to your positive expectations.

Imagine how many new friends you would make, how much new business you could create, and how much fun you could have by simply taking the initiative to be the inviter.

Initiative is The Start of All Good Things. Your ship will never come in if you don__ send any out. Have you ever found yourself dreaming, hoping, and waiting passively for things to change or for your life to get better?

In America, when a man walks in front of a woman it may imply that they are not equals and he is exerting dominance over her, or being arrogant and rude. In a different culture, however, it may be presumed that he is someone worthy of profound respect and is protecting her by going first.

And as is often the case, the people who would benefit the most from reading a book like this are the ones least likely to buy and read it. For you, however, this chapter will serve as a sterling reminder to make your manners shine.

Service Beyond Self is Essential for Success Because It . . ._ Builds credibility, trust, and customer satisfaction._ Strengthens your personal reputation and public image._ Fosters goodwill and makes people feel appreciated._ Helps you build healthy relationships with others._ Nurtures collaboration, participation, and cooperation._ Reaffirms a continuity of service for quality assurance, integrity, and reliability. _ Saves money__t costs less to keep existing customers than it does to create new ones. When you do it right the first time, you don__ have to fix it the next time._ Improves communication and builds rapport._ Fosters mutual respect and understanding_ By providing other people with what they want, you will get more of what you want!