84 pages • 2 hours read
Dale CarnegieHow to Win Friends and Influence People
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Reading Questions & Paired Texts
Reading Check and Short Answer questions on key plot points are designed for guided reading assignments, in-class review, formative assessment, quizzes, and more.
Introduction-Part 1
Reading Check
1. According to the book, what can 85% of financial success be attributed to?
2. What does everyone feel the desire to be?
Short Answer
Answer each question in at least 1 complete sentence. Incorporate details from the text to support your response.
1. What are the outcomes of people using the book’s techniques?
2. Why didn’t Lincoln send his scathing letter to Meade?
3. What does the author advise regarding criticism?
4. What advice does the author give to those who wish to get something they want from someone else?
5. What is the difference between flattery and appreciation?
6. Why is empathy important when attempting to influence others?
Paired Resource
“5 Tips for Giving Effective Feedback to Your Team”
- This article offers tips for providing feedback to others and connects to the theme The Power of Appreciation.
- What is the difference between constructive feedback and criticism? What should the intention behind constructive criticism be? What is the value of positive reinforcement in giving feedback?
Part 2
Reading Check
1. To what does the author compare people who easily make friends?
2. What is the most popular word in phone conversations?
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