"I just moved here from Florida."

That sentence contains at least five follow-up questions she WANTS you to ask. Where in Florida? What brought you here? How long have you been in the area? What do you miss? How does it compare to here?

She handed them to you on a silver platter. And you said, "Oh cool. I come here every week. I love this band. Ummm... pretty crowded tonight."

She smiled politely. Nodded. And never texted you back.

I was that guy for years. Talking too much. Listening too little. Panicking about my next sentence while she was literally feeding me the answers.

Then I found 22 rules that fixed the whole thing. Rule number one: shut up and listen. She'll tell you exactly what to say.

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Gold Coffee Filters Are Better

peteraugusts

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Coffee filters have come a long way since the first Melitta filters were invented. Today, it comes in all shapes and varieties, from paper to unbleached, organic and even gold filters. These are all created in different sizes to fit the home coffee maker such as a Krups coffee maker or the commercial coffee maker. Regardless of the shape or size, they all serve the same function, which is to filter away the coffee grounds.

These days however, with the economic crises affecting almost everyone, people are opting for the more practical option, which is why gold coffee filters are the better alternative over disposable paper ones. Many coffee aficionados have switched from using disposable to the permanent gold filters, mainly because of its advantages. The latter actually enhance the flavor of coffee. Paper absorb some of the oil surrounding the coffee bean during the filtering process.
 

"She Made Her Decision Before You Finished Your Sentence"

Three seconds. That's how long it took. Your shoes. Your posture. The way you held your drink. Whether you looked at the floor or looked at her.

She already filed you away. Interesting. Boring. Safe. Bold. Before you even opened your mouth.

Everything you say after that is just her confirming what she already decided.

So stop rehearsing lines. Fix the first three seconds. Stand tall. Look up. Smile like you mean it. Walk like you belong wherever you're standing.

The words come later. The impression comes first.

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mpimpin

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Thanks for the tip. I love my coffee.
 

SBW

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Filters are fine for the odd cup or for making a pot of coffee for a few of you but get yourself a good quality Espresso machine and burr grinder - Then you will see the very best from your coffee. :)
 
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