Wenzhou's shrewd old fox, a secret skill in recognizing people:

1. The more you respect someone who is not as good as you in every way, the more they will repay you.
2. During gatherings, pay more attention to the person sitting in the corner.
3. Compliment the elderly more; when people grow old, they are left with only those memories. Praising them is more heartfelt than anyone else.
4. If someone is spreading bad rumors about you or deliberately framing you, do not bother to explain, as it will backfire. Just speak well of them everywhere; soon everyone will see that they are a petty person.
5. Remembering someone's name or their preferences upon first meeting will greatly increase their good impression of you, especially in business.
6. Being good at talking can win over 50% of people; being good at sharing money can win over 70%; being good at both can win over 98%. The remaining 2% can be ignored.
7. If someone helps you, regardless of whether they ask for repayment, you should thank them beyond just returning the favor. This shows you understand social etiquette. Next time, they will be more willing to help you.
8. If someone is willing to repay the money they borrowed before you forget, their credibility surpasses words. Such a person can be relied on in any matter.
9. Truly powerful people make their fortune quietly; the more they have, the more they hide; the more they lack, the more they show off.
10. Those who are out of sync with the crowd are either truly introverted or too strong, dismissing ineffective socializing. The latter is more likely.
11. People who love to worry usually carry a heavy burden; most likely, they have a tough life.
12. People who praise you publicly may not be true friends; those who give you advice privately are probably sincere.