Just to clarify, why would I want charm?
A steam locomotive has charm. The queen has charm. A bracelet with charms on it has charm. I'm none of those things.
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WHS. And they seem sincere about it - maybe they really are??Originally posted by doodab View PostMaking them feel interesting and valued. A properly charming person makes you feel like you're the centre of their attention and they are really interested in you.
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I have no charm. If I had charm do you think Id be posting on cuk?
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Nope. The big Mac and fries you sell me keeps me in shape.Originally posted by MarillionFan View PostOwn and work in a shop. You'll soon learn to fake sincerity and exude charm. Have you lost weight NLUK?
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Own and work in a shop. You'll soon learn to fake sincerity and exude charm. Have you lost weight NLUK?Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou would be surprised.... Maybe not as surprised as them though.
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You would be surprised.... Maybe not as surprised as them though.Originally posted by doodab View PostDoesn't tend to work on hiring managers, bank managers, shop assistants or healthcare professionals though.
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A Hawkwind fanOriginally posted by zeitghostIf you look like me, you definitely need charm.
Quark and strangeness, not so much.

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ftfyOriginally posted by northernladuk View Posti find noshing a big cock tends to help bypass all that airy fairy carry on.
Hth.
hth.
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I find having a big cock tends to help bypass all that airy fairy carry on.Originally posted by doodab View PostMaking them feel interesting and valued. A properly charming person makes you feel like you're the centre of their attention and they are really interested in you.
HTH.
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Thanks for that, mate. That's really given me something to think over.Originally posted by doodab View PostMaking them feel interesting and valued. A properly charming person makes you feel like you're the centre of their attention and they are really interested in you.
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What's that all about?Originally posted by doodab View PostCharm is generally about making other people feel good about themselves.
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