The Laws of Charisma

CHAPTER 35

HOW YOU REPEL PEOPLE:DON’T DRIVE THEM AWAY

Do you repel people? Most people would say no, although most of us do things that drive people away. No doubt you have met people who just rubbed you the wrong way. They repelled you, you did not like them, and you didn’t want to be around them. You probably never told them what they did wrong or how they made you feel; you just left and hoped you would never see them again. When people are repelled by you, you can’t have much influence over them, and they are not likely to view you as charismatic. What mannerism or things are you doing that turn people off, cause them to run away, and drive down your charisma IQ? For example, do you appear nervous, upset, or tense? Charismatic people help ...