短篇英语美文欣赏：Twelve Keys for Building Trust

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The foundation of any relationship, whether it be with a Businessassociate, spouse, parent, client or, friend, is trust. Trust is not somethingthat can be built with quick fix techniques. Rather, it is something that iscultivated through consistent habits in your interactions. The following aretwelve patterns of behavior that increase trust in your relationships.

1. Be transparent

Do not try to hide things from others. Refuse to have any hidden agendas.You might think you can pull a fast one on someone else. You can’t. Most peoplehave good intuition and even though they may not be able to consciouslydetermine that you are hiding something, they very likely will have an uneasyfeeling around you. If they don`t feel comfortable around you, they won't beable to trust you.

Another sinister aspect of having hidden agenda is that it erodes yourability to trust others. You will assume that if you aren’t fully forthcoming,other people aren’t either. When you are trustworthy, however, you will seeothers as more trustworthy too.

2. Be sincere

This is similar to the previous point. Only say what you mean. Beimpeccably honest with your words. Refuse to try and craft your words tomanipulate others. Don`t give fake compliments, patronize others or

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