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Create A Friendly Atmosphere On The Inside And Outside. Live Friendly. Be A Friendly Person On The Inside. Have The Attitude It Takes To Be Smiling Internally First.

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Create A Friendly Atmosphere

Jeffrey Gitomer

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Create A Friendly Atmosphere On The Inside And Outside. Live Friendly. Be A Friendly Person On The Inside. Have The Attitude It Takes To Be Smiling Internally First.

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