Let’s turn the clock back to when we were ten-years old. If you asked the majority of men today how they met their first girlfriend, they would typically share a similar story.
In most cases, a young boy is introduced to his first girlfriend in the 5th grade at the age of ten. The reason I know this is because that’s the age we realize that women exist. Until that point, it was all about basketball, football and baseball. (I’m generalizing.)
In all probability here’s how your first girlfriend entered the picture. You were minding your own business at lunch when a friend (let’s call him Jimmy) approaches to give you the latest news. He might say something like, “Hey Mike. I’ve got something to tell you.” You say, “What’s that, Jimbo?” He replies with a sheepish grin, “Susie likes you.”
In my case I replied without giving it much thought, “Well, if Susie likes me, I like Susie.” Then, I looked around the room, paused for what seemed like an eternity before asking Jim, “Which one is she?”
There you have it. One of life’s more significant lessons. If you like me, I like you.
Even though I don’t know anything about you this mutual admiration holds true. If you like me, I like you. This same phenomenon appears whether you happen to be 65 years old or as young as ten. The contrary effect also comes into play. If you don’t like me, I don’t like you.
Keep this in mind when the topic swings around to “likeability.” This is as true as rain, and happens to be an extremely valuable reminder.
Mike Marchev is always looking for a few more proactive travel professionals to join his Sales and Marketing Club, mike@mikemarchev.com.
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