The Art of Making Friends

By becoming genuinely interested in other people and doing things for them that require time, energy, unselfishness, and thoughtfulness.

He spent months studying Spanish so that he could make public talks in the language of the country, and the South Americans loved him for it.

The expression one wears on one’s face is emphasized as being far more important than the clothes one wears on one’s back.

The text emphasizes that a show of interest must be sincere and must pay off not only for the person showing the interest, but for the person receiving the attention. It is a two-way street—both parties’ benefit.

The text suggests greeting people with animation and enthusiasm, similar to how many companies train their telephone operators to greet all callers in a tone of voice that radiates interest and enthusiasm.

Becoming genuinely interested in other people = Making more friends by showing genuine interest in others Greeting people with animation and enthusiasm = Showing interest and enthusiasm when meeting people The expression one wears on one’s face = More important than the clothes one wears on one’s back Studying Spanish before touring South America = Spending time to learn the language of the country to connect with the people

Becoming genuinely interested in other people = Duke of Windsor studying Spanish for South America tour Greeting people with animation and enthusiasm = Training telephone operators to greet callers with enthusiasm The expression one wears on one’s face = Emphasizing the importance of facial expression Studying Spanish before touring South America = Preparing for a tour by learning the language of the country

Becoming genuinely interested in other people = Benefitting both parties involved Greeting people with animation and enthusiasm = Radiating interest and enthusiasm to benefit both parties The expression one wears on one’s face = Emphasizing the importance of facial expression for making a good impression Studying Spanish before touring South America = Being loved and appreciated by the people of South America

Becoming genuinely interested in other people = Doing things for other people that require time, energy, unselfishness, and thoughtfulness Greeting people with animation and enthusiasm = Greeting people in a tone of voice that radiates interest and enthusiasm The expression one wears on one’s face = Emphasizing the importance of facial expression for making a good first impression Studying Spanish before touring South America = Preparing to make public talks in the language of the country to connect with the people

Becoming genuinely interested in other people = Winning the attention, time, and cooperation of sought-after people Greeting people with animation and enthusiasm = Benefitting both parties involved The expression one wears on one’s face = More important than the clothes one wears on one’s back Studying Spanish before touring South America = Being loved and appreciated by the people of South America