Some people attract people to themselves like magnets. Yet others repel people just as strongly. Several of those who repel others cannot figure out why they don't have more friends or why they find it difficult to get close to others. It can be really frustrating.

There are several reasons why people may not be attracted to you. I have identified five personality traits that can really hamper you in your attempts to get close to others. Though there are several other potential causes, these five seem to be on the top.

If we are honest with ourselves, we can look at this list and see if any of these describes us. If it does, then we can always find ways to change. Every small step in the positive direction will bring impressive results.

Let us now explore these five pitfalls in human behavior. Read the full article here.
 
Email Etiquette 08/01/2009
 
Email is the preferred medium of communication in today's age. We shoot off mails to colleagues, friends and family.

Sending a mail with proper etiquette will immediately cause you to go up in the viewer's opinion. A poorly written mail shows ignorance and disrespect to the reader. It can even make or break a job quest.

Having a proper email etiquette is essential to projecting a great personality. Since first impressions are often made through email these days, it is all the more important to focus on developing our communication effectiveness in this medium. In our quest for personality development, email etiquette also plays an important role.

So how do we write an email that is just right? Here are a few tips to always bear in mind.

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