http://www3.forbes.com/leadership/9-things-that-make-you-unlikable/
In a world where most of us seek approval - here are some pretty straight forward tips on how to stay in good graces. Most are fairly obvious; however, the one about asking more questions while engaged with others definitely made a great deal of sense to me and isn't something that I necessarily practice regularly. It's not because I don't care or am self absorbed per se, but more likely I am trying to avoid seeming ignorant or ill informed.
Food for thought. Now...wanna be my friend?