Let’s say you wanted to change your reputation. What are some things you could do ?
1. You have a reputation as being a bookworm. You really want.
people to know that you have a lot of interests besides books, such as
sports and acting.
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2. Yon hate it but you must admit—you're a gossip. Whenever you hear something interesting but negative about someone, you can’t wait to tell everyone else. And everyone comes to you for information, knowing that you know and you’ll tell. But You've had enough. You've decided quit being a gossip.
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3. You ‘re a wonderful basketball player, but people assume that because you're a good athlete you're not very smart. Actually, you're a decent student, but people seem to overlook that.
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4. Your parents have taught you to be careful with your money. You are, but perhaps it's a little extreme. You find yourself pulling out a calculator all the time making sure you don't pay more than you fair share, ever. Your friends are getting annoyed, and you want to rethink being so tight with our money.
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5. You’re so shy it hurts! You really envy people who can walk into a room full of strangers and start 'talking comfortably. You want to become a better conversationalist.
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6. You’re one of the POPULAR kids! Lucky you! But you've heard that because the popular kids you hang around with have gotten into some minor trouble with the police, your name is brought up, too. Your parents are starting to ask you a lot of questions and always want to know where yon art going and who you're with—as if they don't trust you anymore.
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Skill 7: Sizing Up My Reputation