From the Archives — How to Be More Charming

A timeless entry

Library of Alexandria (sepia), 1890 (public domain - Wikimedia Commons)

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This week, we take a look back at one of the aspects that Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote about in Manners. Namely, charm.

It’s a powerful personal effect that comes naturally for some, but that others can learn.

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Ultimately, charm is a way of getting someone to say yes.

There’s so much to learn,