10 Commandments of Friendship

1. Speak to People. There is nothing as nice as a cheerful word of greeting.

2. Smile at People. It takes 72 muscles to frown, but only 14 to smile!

3. Call People by Name. The sweetest music to anyone's ear is the sound of his or her own name.

4. Be Friendly and Helpful. If you would have friends, be friendly.

5. Be Cordial. Speak and act as if everything you do were a real pleasure.

6. Be Genuinely Interested in People. You can like everyone if you try.

7. Be Generous with Praise, Cautious with Criticism. Praise will win out when it comes to gaining friends.

8. Be Considerate of the Feelings of Others. It will be appreciated.

9. Be Thoughtful of the Opinions of Others. People love their opinions as they do their own children, calling them ugly won't get you anything but anger.

10. Be Alert to Give Service. What counts most in life is what we do for others!

~ Author Unknown

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