What They Oughta Teach in Charm School
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- Charm Lesson 1: Sweat the Details
- Charm Lesson 2: Praise, Then Praise Some More
- Charm Lesson 3: Ego Stroke -- Subtly
- Charm Lesson 4: Value Others' Time
- Charm Lesson 5: Think Like a Leader
- Charm Lesson 6: Make Niceness Your Default
- Smooth Moves Any Woman Can Pull Off
Charm Lesson 5: Think Like a Leader
Simply being informed won't charm (think Ann Coulter), but applying that knowledge in a way that potentially benefits others will (think Oprah). For example, if you're asked by a prospective employer why you'd like to work for his company, you might say that you're excited about the way it's utilizing new technology or commend the recent hiring of the CEO. This will go a lot further than a lame comment on the company's people-friendly reputation or lovely office space. "This conveys intelligence and shows you have an eye for detail, while also appealing to the employer's ego," says Puhn.
