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We’ve all watched them, in wonder: the happy-go-skippy social butterflies who are on everyone's must-invite guest list. They love the world and the world loves them back. What's their terrible secret? 

First, it's no secret. Making personal connections (including fun and breezy, whenever, wherever, undemanding relationships) is about regularly putting your good intentions into action and knowing that enthusiasm trumps experience, hands down. Just master a few social tricks and get out there and use them. Here are my top 10. Pick a couple to test drive, and as your confidence grows, tackle the rest!

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