When I was maybe 9 or so, I remember complaining (whining) to my mother “no one likes me.” My mother tried various ways to reassure me that this was not true. I persisted. Finally, in exasperation she said, “Well then make them like you.”

And while I hadn’t a clue how to do that, at least it shut me up. This was the beginning of my personal development journey. Thanks, Mom. Here are a few tricks I’ve learned along the way that will stand anyone in good stead if they are truly interested in being accepted by others.

Be interested in people. Listen to what they have to say. Astonishingly, you can have a conversation with someone and say almost nothing, just listen carefully, and that person will tell others how very smart and perceptive you are.

Be friendly. Say hello first. Do your best to remember a person’s name. That last bit seems trivial, but in fact, it’s huge. Think about it. Aren’t you flattered (and perhaps surprised) when someone remembers your name?

Become Donald Trump rich. People may not like you, but they’ll pretend they do while you’re around.

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