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Social skills are a very important part of a young person’s development. One of the most effective skills in an individual’s armory is charm. When used subtly and purposefully in business, society and politics, charm can be an extremely effective tool that helps in creating alliances and developing rapport. Unfortunately, because of implicit gender segregation amongst the youth in many societies and the increase in solitary time brought on by the popularity of certain technologies, young people end up severely lacking in these skills. continue reading…