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12 Ways to Show More Interest in the Lives of Others
By Gretchen Rubin — 2019
One of my happiness resolutions this year is to make more of an effort to understand and share in the interests of my friends and family. When people get along harmoniously—whether at home or in the workplace—they make a point of showing curiosity about each other’s interests and experiences.
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