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How to build self confidence in others?

You are going to listen to some advice how to build self confidence in others. First you have to study the task for about a minute. Then listen to the recording. While listening, complete the notes (1-10) in a maximum of three words. There is an example (0) at the beginning. You can listen to the recording twice.

 
 
Shameless flattery isn't the only way to (0) boost someone's self-image.

 

Step 1

Lure the person off (1) . Studies show that (2) confidence, so you'll both get  a self-esteem boost.

 
Step 2
Get him a puppy—particularly if the person who needs to feel better (3) is a child or a senior citizen. Research shows that both groups benefit greatly from dogs' legendary (4) .
 

Step 3
(5) the person to become a volunteer. They'll feel good (6) , and it'll remind them of how fortunate they are.

 

Step 4

Urge the person to pen a poem. (7) verse has been shown to raise self-esteem by producing endorphins, the so-called "feel good" chemicals produced by (8) .

 

Step 5

Use praise (9) . Research shows it's better to compliment a person for working hard than being smart, because the latter will cause a major drop in confidence (10) the person fails at a task.
 
 
Homework
 

Write an essay in about 100-120 words about self-confidence. Try to collect every reason why is it important to have self-confidence nowadays. You can also write about the difficulties and the support that the family or a friend can give. Give the outcome of your labours to your teacher.