Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 290, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1910 — Art of Being Agreeable. [ARTICLE]

Art of Being Agreeable.

The true art of being agreeable Is to appear well pleased with all the company, Liid rather to seem well entertained with them than to give entertainment to them. A man thus disposed, perhaps, may not have mdch learning, nor any wit; but if he have common sense, or something friendly in his behavior, it conciliates men more than the brightest talents without this disposition; and later, a man of such a turn is almost sure to be treated with respect It is true, indeed, that he should not dissemble and flatter, in company; but a man may be very agreeable, strictly consistent with truth and sincerity, by a prudent silence where he cannot concur, and a pleasant assent where he can. Now and then you meet with a person so exactly formed to please that he will gain upon everyone that hears or beholds him; this disposition is not merely the gift of nature, but frequently the 4ftct of much knowledge ot the Worland a command over the passions.-WEhristian Science Monitor.