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Summary: Very useful techniques for everyday life.
Review: The ideas and techniques present by Dimitrius and Mazzarella are great for everyone in the business world. A common sense, no-nonsense, day-to-day, how-to book. Highly recommended!
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Summary: Excellent overview
Review: This book is far better than the author's prior work, Reading People, which seemed to suffer from a persistent lack of definitive statements. This book offers real insights on how other people will be likely to view you and has considerable real work and experience behind it. It compares favorably with two other interesting books on my bookshelf: Influence, by Cialdini and How to Succeed with Women, by Louis and Copeland. Though the Louis and Copeland book is the best of its genre, it would benefit greatly from Ms. Dimitrius' sections on how to be perceived as trustworthy and caring in Chap 12.My experience has repeatedly confirmed several of Ms. Dimitrius' points. Most notable is her observation that "Most people's favorite topic of conversation is themselves, their interests, or their opinions. Great impressions are assured when you tap into, and satisfy, others' love of themselves" (p. 236). I work with a number of very successful people who have very crowded schedules; they always make time when you are genuinely interested in learning the details of their favorite topics and greatest successes. They're so happy to see your interest that it's very hard to keep them from picking up the tab for lunch or dinner.
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Summary: Common Sense Brought Forward
Review: This book is filled with common sense ideas such as looking your best when you go out. Not just out on the town, but going to the park. Mainly it is filled with things that most people should have learned in high school or sooner.
Take a bath, comb your hair, be nice to people, don't interrupt.
It is great for someone new coming into the business world and it is good for getting rid of toxic habits, but all in all if you are assertive, this book won't change your habits.
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Summary: Very Helpful-Insightful
Review: This is a wonderful book. I didn't realize how many things people look at, or pay attention to but now that I have read the book I am more aware of how I put myself into a surrounding. It made me see a few things I was guilty of doing and I am now trying to keep that in mind. Often I will start to do something and I remember what I read in this book. Thank you for bringing to mind the different areas people look at upon a first impression. Jo-Ellan Dimitrius and Mark Mazzarella are great authors. I would recommend this book highly to anyone..
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Summary: Practically useless
Review: While I can not think of another book of this type to recommend over this one, there is not really any information in this book that is not simple common sense. Among the 'gems' revealed are the importance of good posture, good grooming and how important it is to refrain from using profanities in public. This book is highly recommended, then, for those who think slouching, bad odour and cursing all make for a good impression on others.
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