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How to Be Charming When Talking About Yourself

How to Be Charming When Talking About Yourself

It’s sometimes assumed that talking too much about ourselves is rude; and asking questions of others is polite and charming. But the distinction is not quite so simple. There are far better and worse ways of speaking about ourselves. We end up charming when we dare to reveal our vulnerabilities to others.

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By The School of Life

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