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submitted 4 months ago by Apytele@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

I wouldn't dare defile Douglas Adam's memory by not mentioning that you should keep a towel with you at all times, but my second contender is a surprisingly short three-parter:

  1. never lie.
  2. never tell the whole truth.
  3. never pass up a chance to use a real bathroom.
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[-] Mrkawfee@lemmy.world 18 points 4 months ago

Listen or act like you're listening. People love the validation that comes with being given undivided attention. The opposite is also true.

[-] BertramDitore@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

This is great advice. It’s not difficult once you get good at it; but there’s nothing quite like the feeling of being in a real two-way conversation where you know the other person is actually listening to what you’re saying, not just hearing the sounds. I feel like I can count on both hands the number of real conversations I’ve had where I felt truly respected and heard.

[-] intensely_human@lemm.ee 1 points 4 months ago

But also actually listen because if people uncover your acting like listening routine, they’ll hate you for it

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