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Avoid excessive talking and boasting from "summary" of How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Talking too much and bragging are not attractive qualities. It is important to be aware of the impression your words make on others and to remember that it is better to let your actions speak for themselves.- Speaking too much can be counter-productive; communicating with restraint shows respect for your conversation partner's time and opinion.
- Remember that people value modesty more than boasting - keep your conversations short, sweet and to the point in order to make a good impression.
- Don't let overconfidence lead to uninhibited speaking; watch out for signs that the person opposite you is becoming distracted and quickly shift the focus away from you and toward them.
- Speak with conviction but don't dominate the conversation; allow others to voice their thoughts or experiences as well.
- If you have an interesting accomplishment or experience to share, use tact; choose your words carefully and stick to the facts to ensure that the listener doesn't get bored.
- Be mindful of social conventions such as not talking too much at dinner parties or on formal occasions.
- Even if you are confident in your point of view, don't be pushy; accept that everyone has different perspectives and be open to listening instead of trying to overpower the other person.
- It is often better to get someone else to tell your story rather than telling it yourself; this ensures that the listener views your story objectively.
