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“To discover why canned laughter is so effective, we first need to understand the nature of yet another potent weapon of influence: the principle of social proof. It states that one means we use to determine what is correct is to find out what other people think is correct. The principle applies especially to the way we decide what constitutes correct behavior. We view a behavior as more correct in a given situation to the degree that we see others performing it. Whether the question is what to do with an empty popcorn box in a movie theater, how fast to drive on a certain stretch of highway, or how to eat the chicken at a dinner party, the actions of those around us will be important in defining the answer.”
― Robert B. Cialdini, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion

“Dreamers dream about things being different. Visionaries envision themselves making a difference. Dreamers think about how nice it would be for something to be done. Visionaries look for an opportunity to do something.”
― Andy Stanley, Visioneering: Your Guide for Discovering and Maintaining Personal Vision

“Manners are the ability to put someone at their ease … by turning any answer into another question.” —TINA BROWN”
― Tycho Press, BOLD: 212 Charisma and Small Talk Tips to Engage, Charm and Leave a Lasting Impression

“God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth” (John 4:24).”
― James MacDonald, Gripped by the Greatness of God