A crash is when your competitor's program dies. When your program dies, it is an 'idiosyncrasy'.
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If you want to make a good first impression, smile at people. What does it cost to smile? Nothing. What does it cost not to smile? Everything, if not smiling prevents you from enchanting people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
A smile is a simple yet powerful way to connect with others and make a positive impression.
This quote emphasizes the importance of a smile in forming initial connections with others. It suggests that smiling is free and holds the power to positively influence people's perceptions, while the absence of a smile can lead to missed opportunities for enchantment and connection.
Themes
SmileImpressionConnectionRelationshipsEnchantment
In practice
Example use cases
During a job interview, I remembered to smile to create a warm atmosphere.
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