Small Talk
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good friend Karen about all the arrangements. I told her<br />
that for a period of time, I had been seeing two men—<br />
Ben and Steve. She invited me to tell her about both of<br />
them. I said, Ben has a great sense of humor. He’s the life of the<br />
party. He dresses like a million bucks and has taken me on wonderful<br />
trips. We’ve been to Hilton Head, Europe, and had a<br />
bunch of weekend mountain getaways. He’s a great golfer and<br />
an all-around wonderful guy.<br />
Karen could hardly contain herself, she was so excited.<br />
She said, He sounds like a dream. I’m so happy that<br />
you’re marrying him.<br />
I’m not, I replied. I’m marrying Steve.<br />
Karen was speechless. Finally, she collected herself<br />
and said, Well Debra, Ben sounds like a prince. Why are you<br />
marrying Steve?<br />
Because he makes me feel so special because of all the wonderful<br />
things he says about me. And you know what? He means<br />
every one of them!<br />
The power in a sincere compliment is enormous.<br />
There is nothing that makes people feel more special<br />
than to have their finer traits noted and appreciated.
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