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Reading PeopleCharacter

Watch How They Treat the Waiter

Charm catches your eye. Respect is worth watching too.

They make you feel special, then belittle someone else. When charm pulls one way and behavior another, what do you trust?

You'll find out

  • What does charm leave out?
  • What changes after 'sorry'?
  • What belongs in your trust decision?

Why it matters

Look past charm, notice repeated treatment, and choose your own pace before investing more trust.

About 4 min7 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 8 · Zone 1

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