Mary Kay Ash Quotes

One can win the attention and time and cooperation of even the most sought-after people by becoming genuinely interested in them.

The beauty of social awareness is that a few simple adjustments to what you say can vastly improve your relationships with other people.

When you meet people, show real appreciation, then genuine curiosity.

I studied psychology in school, and I learned how to understand people's feelings, how to get along with people and relate to people.

My dad did teach me a very important lesson about people when he explained to me that everybody around you will have an invisible sign on their head, which says, "Make me feel important."

I wasn't a cliquey person, and I think that's because I came from a large family. I got along with everybody, and I usually got along with the people that people didn't like.

I am very much a people person.

In our ordinary experiences with other people, we know that approaching each other in a machinelike way gets us into trouble.

We all want to get along well with other people, and one way to do this is to help people feel good about themselves. If you make a person feel smart and insightful, that person will enjoy your company.

I really want to understand the mind so I can be more comfortable with the way people are. Being comfortable with people is incredibly important.

I like to think I'm a listener, and I'm fascinated by observing people - I suppose you just lock that in.

We need to learn to observe and listen to people more to get to know them.

I am a person who is trained to look other people in the eye.

The idea of faking empathy to take a step forward to understanding - it's a really powerful idea.

When two people talk with mutual respect and listen with a real interest in understanding another point of view, when they try to put themselves in the place of another, to get inside their skin, they change the world, even if it is only by a minute amount, because they are establishing equality between two human beings.

I get along with people very easily.

Being polite, being respectful, having manners, and being a socialite - they're key life skills that people take for granted. Being able to communicate with all people on all levels is what's got me so far.

Assume the best intent in others around you. You will often be right, and even when you're not, people can rise to your view of them. Not always, but enough that I believe it's worth it.

I'm a people person. I'm a hugger.

Later in life, I learnt that in order to deal with people, one has to be gentle and give them respect. That always works.

In general, being likeable is more about being interested - rather than interesting. Indeed, a good way to convince someone that you are an awesome conversationalist is to simply shut up and let the other person talk.

I get along with people quickly.

Always be interested in what's happening with other people.

My popularity, my happiness and sense of worth depend to no small extent upon my skill in dealing with people.

I spend most of my life just listening to people.