否则政府一定会有你的相关信息储存在某个地方。 很不幸，这意味着我们都是温斯顿·史密斯，而“老大哥“就是现代实行监控的国家。
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1. when it comes to being socially successful, the quantity of your relationships is irrelevant. The
important thing is the quality of them. I would rather have a small team that works in concert than a big team so scattered（分散的）that nothing ever gets done. The quality for your relationship determines whether you can be socially successful. 2. It’s better to have a few close friends who love you for who you are than a lot of acquaintances who you’re not so comfortable with.
Having a few truly close friends is what really counts. 3.There is a big difference between healthy confidence and arrogant（傲慢的）cockiness.
The responses of confident and cocky people differ when they are highly thought of for what they do. 4. It’s hard to find a person who will offer a listening ear in time of need, so fulfilling that need will help you become a person people trust.
Listening to others in need helps you win ___trust_______. 5. If you find yourself with invitations you’re not that interested in, don’t be afraid to politely reject them. Turning down __invitations________ you show no interest in is acceptable 6. Speak words of truth, and people will be refreshed to hear them. Most people sugarcoat their opinions, so a willingness to tell it how you see it will win the appreciation of your friends and coworkers. You will be appreciated if you express your opinions in a direct manner.
7. So eager to make a positive first impression that you can’t escape the constant stream of thoughts causing you to doubt if you’re saying and doing the right things?
Be mindful of your actions. wanting eagerly/desperately/anxiously to impress others will cause you to fall into self-absorption.
8. There is a thin line between being assertive and overbearing, so let’s take a look at their definitions. By analyzing/comparing their definitions, you will see the differences between “assertive” and “overbearing”.
9. Being overbearing will make people avoid you because no one wants to help a pushy person. Being assertive will attract people to you, if you can reflect confidence and enthusiasm.
Being overbearing will make people avoid you while being assertive will attract people to you.
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