Become Genuinely Interesting in other People

ZARTASHIA MUNIR
Jul 27, 2017 · 2 min read

We are living in such a materialistic world that we are becoming selfish day by day and interesting in our selves instead of others. We are continuously hurting others through our words , actions and deeds by becoming self loving.

This is the reason why others are avoiding or ignoring us. I get through my own experience that one can win the attention , cooperation , time & even priority of the even most sought after people by just becoming genuinely interested in them. It is neither difficult nor costly.

“If we want to make friends, let’s put ourselves out to do things for
other people — things that require time, energy, unselfishness and
thoughtfulness”.

By: Dale Carnige

One of my friend Zarish Imtiaz, a student of Lahore College for Women & University doing BSc in environmental sciences. We are both busy now because of studying and my social activities. We are still best friends but it is not so as it was like before. We rarely talk with each other (thrice in a year). After reading the book of Dale Carnige provided to me by Amal Academy, I decided to write her and act upon the Author advice, “Become genuinely interested in other people”. This brings a good consequence in our friendship.

If we want to make friends, lets greet people with animation and enthusiasm. A show of interest must be sincere. It must pay off not only for the person showing the interest, but for the person receiving the attention. It is a two way street both parties benefit.

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