How to Win Friends and Influence People

You don't need "friends at any cost". It's important for you not to feel like an outsider in a new company, college, or at work. You would like to communicate easily with anyone, rather than adapting to please them. This book introduced the self-help genre to the world and changed the lives of millions of people. Thanks to Dale Carnegie's principles, many people have learned not to manipulate or be hypocritical but to understand their interlocutor, show respect, and speak in a way that doesn't interrupt and encourages listening, to not be convenient but to maintain good relationships, and to correct situations if you have already said something foolish. Carnegie's bestseller is old truths in the language of the 21st century—just what works now. It’s not a textbook on charm, but a guide that saves nerves in conversation, helps establish personal boundaries, and frees you from the fear of being rejected.

By applying the principles and advice from this book, you will be able to:
— make a striking first impression and remain memorable to people for a long time
— become more confident and bolder, stop fearing to propose your ideas, and start believing in your abilities
— easily make acquaintances and build useful connections, whether at school or with new friends in other cities
— defend your point of view in a way that avoids quarrels while finding common ground, even with those who disagreed with you
— effortlessly maintain any conversation topic and learn to listen so that people call you the best conversationalist
— infect others with enthusiasm, develop charisma, and find support for your initiatives
— better understand people, recognize emotions, and build trusting relationships with friends, family, and new acquaintances