Tag: Making friends

The Bartender Method

It can be difficult in our fast-paced world to make new friends, so consider using the techniques of the pros at making connections—bartenders—to start and nurture lasting relationships. Smile The first step is the most important and should be the easiest: Simply give the person a warm, genuine smile. Many people are aloof and guarded…


A Gift of Summertime

If you’ve vacationed at the shore, then you probably know the routine. Just after dawn, walkers and joggers appear on the beach, sometimes solitary, sometimes with a companion or two. As the morning deepens, adults and children drift out of their rented homes carrying canopies and umbrellas, chairs and towels, and coolers containing snacks and…