Socially, how do you survive? What are your secret of getting ahead or gaining favor?

Question

Also, how do you survive in times of "social" troubles?

How do the methods you mentioned applies in the business world, school, your job, among associates and friends, in the political world, or in life in general?

Well, I am just wondering how do some people become such a well-rounded smooth person;
how do they do so well that they are called "socialites;"
how do they do so well in getting ahead in the business world, academic world, and in life;
how do they get all the help they need when they need it;
and finally, what is their "secret weapon" in relationship management or people management?

I knew some of the secrets, but I want to learn more. Please share your advices.

Answer 1

i don't

Answer 2

To survive in the world you need a center; a foundation on which you can build your success. When I say this I don't necessarily mean a wealth of knowledge or a degree. I mean an inner center that keeps your world together and yourself focused. For myself it is God. My Lord Jesus., Hopefully for you to. Others could be a friend, a relative, a girlfriend, or something you love to do. In general this center will keep you focused and happy. This will show on the outside and favor will come to you.

Answer 3

You should read "How to Make Friends and Influence People" the it's almost 100 years old, and is still on some best seller lists. It also will tell you exactly what it says it will tell you, but in an old timey way, so you have to think e-mails instead of letters and things like that.

Answer 4

Being socially succesful is an art that you must learn to perfect. Start by talking to everyone in your workplace, a simple hello will make a difference. Through experience, I have found out that you could be anyone's friend if you just pay a little attention to them.
Good Luck!

Answer 5

By being good to others and honoring your own inner self (rules). By doing good we need less and feel better. Our needs are the key as once we need ANYTHING we are serving the need rather ourselves. We choose our needs just as we choose our addictions, to fill in a hole within ourselves. The faster you identify the need, the hole and the behavior, the sooner you will rise above everybody else who are still in this service. The less you need, the more this world can not hurt or hold you. Knowing this beats surrender by a mile ...

Answer 6

They bullshit well and have the gift of gab, but most I've known on a personal level are very angry people that hate the ones they win over. Be careful.

Answer 7

Most people get in trouble by focusing on getting ahead. when you get rid of that " keeping up with the Jones" attitude and just live your life to enjoy it, things start working out on their own.

Answer 8

It all comes down to being "real"--be sincerely interested in other people, be helpful and kind even if there is no reward in it for you, treat others with respect, make them look forward to seeing you because you are make them feel good about themselves.

Answer 9

Having an interest in other people´s lives, not only yours.. usually asking them more about themselves and if possible helping them if they face any problems where you can help

Answer 10

i am confident enough to not worry about getting ahead, gaining favor, or surviving in times of "social" troubles. i'm who i am, and that is good enough for me.

Answer 11

Be yourself; don't try to impress. Always follow the Golden Rule, as cheesey as it sounds. It has worked for me.