Reader\'s Digest - 04.2020

(John Hannent) #1
Rejected Game Show Ideas
Whose Brine Is It Anyway?

Let’s Wake a Seal

The Hating Game

Family Nude

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’s Butler?

The Price Is Unreasonable and
Not an Accurate Reflection of Actual Market Values
@shortsleevesuit


  1. Be brave. We under-
    estimate how much oth-
    ers like us when we first
    talk to them, according to
    research. So we’re not as
    boring as we think!

  2. Chat with someone
    you see regularly, per-
    haps at the coffee shop, at
    the gym, or in the elevator
    at work. Research shows
    7. Open up. Mutual
    disclosure helps make
    connections.
    8. Use humor. Everyone
    can use a smile.
    9. Be sure the interaction
    is equal. Is the other
    person enjoying your
    exchange? Watch for
    signs that he or she might
    prefer to be left alone.
    10. Do it again. Just like
    everything else, talking to
    strangers is easier if you
    practice. And don’t worry
    if every encounter isn’t
    positive. “You don’t ex-
    pect every book you read
    to be great,” says Sand-
    strom. “Conversations are
    the same way.” RD


days when they interact
with more acquaintances.


  1. Ask about the other
    person. Everyone loves to
    talk about themselves.

  2. Bond during a chal-
    lenging experience, such
    as when you’re stuck in a
    long line or on a bad flight.
    Making a connection can
    make the experience feel
    shorter and more positive.

  3. Ask for help. You’ll feel
    less alone, and the other
    person will get a boost
    from doing a good deed.

  4. Focus on what you
    have in common. There’s
    always the weather.


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