The Power of Charm: how to win anyone over


	The Power of Charm: how to win anyone over

Perkalicious11

9-17-2007 10:20 AM

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charm, people skills, work, employment, self-help, self-improvement

Perkalicious11 says:

something to think about...

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9-21-2007 4:37 AM

myworkisdonehere

Thanks for the reminder.

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