How can I learn to schmooze? I've been told my communication style is too direct, cold, and rough around the edges.

Like the title says. My career is stagnating because my communication skills are subpar. I'm a "call a spade a spade" kind of guy and apparently that is not living up to the whole charade we put on at work. So how can I learn to be more schmoozy?

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