25 Simple Ways To Earn Trust

1. Be polite
2. Dress neatly
3. Smile
4. Shake hands firmly
5. Hug if appropriate
6. Illustrate your knowledge
7. Make eye contact
8. Speak clearly
9. Share ideas, content and praise
10. Be positive
11. Ask how they are doing
12. Know when to shut up
13. Use a clear and distinctive avatar
14. Talk about everything but you most of the time
15. Be confident your product or service is valuable
16. Make it easy for people to buy, but also to return
17. Say “please” “thank you” and “excuse me”
18. Admit when you're wrong
19. Don't gloat when you're right
20. Hold the door or elevator for someone else
21. Pay attention to those talking to you
22. Don't gossip
23. Be open minded
24. Respect their right to not answer or agree
25. Do all of that consistently

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