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irina:
13. Keep unqualified opinions to yourself.
If you don't have all the facts  on the topic of discussion, it's in your best option to spend your time listening. Unqualified opinions just make a person sound foolishly arrogant.
14. Provide tangible value.
Don't just follow in the footsteps of everyone else. Figure out which pieces of the puzzle are missing and put them in place. When you add tangible value, you increase your own value in the eyes of others.
15. Respect elders, respect minors, respect everyone.
There are no boundaries or classes that define a group of people that deserve to be respected. Treat everyone with the same level of respect you would give to your grandfather and the same level of patience you would have with your baby brother. People will notice your kindness.
16. Make frequent eye contact  but don't stare.
There's little doubt that eye contact is one of the most captivating forms of personal communication. When executed properly, eye contact injects closeness into human interaction, which leads to likeability. If you fail to make eye contact, you will be seen as insincere and untrustworthy. Likewise, an overbearing stare can make you appear arrogant and egotistical.

irina:
17. Stand up for your beliefs without promoting them.
Yes, it is possible to stand up for your beliefs without foisting them down someone else's throat. Discuss your personal beliefs when someone asks about them, but don't spawn offensive attacks of propaganda on unsuspecting victims. Stand firm by your values and always keep an open mind to new information.
18. Make a firm handshake.
There is a considerable correlation between the characteristics of a firm handshake (strength, duration, eye contact, etc.) and a positive first impression.
19. Keep your hands away from your face.
Putting your hands on your face during a conversation tells the other person that you're either bored, negatively judging them, or trying to hide something.
20. Dress clean.
Clothes and manners do not make the man; but, when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance. People will always judge a book by its cover. While a stylish dress code is not absolutely necessary, it can drastically alter another person's perception of you.
Source is Internet.

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