Dale Carnegie's book "Making Friends and Influencing People" is one of the most popular self-help books in the world. First published in 1936, it has sold millions of copies worldwide and is considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century. However, although many people have been inspired and influenced by Carnegie's book, the thesis of this e-book is that the method proposed by him can have negative consequences on their interpersonal relationships. In this book, we will examine each of Carnegie's principles and make a critical analysis of how they can be applied in real life. We will argue that while some of the ideas presented in the book may have some value, many of them are simplistic and ignore the complexity of human relationships. Instead of blindly following Carnegie's method, we advocate the importance of a more holistic and empathetic approach to our interactions with others. We believe that it is essential to recognize the diversity of individual perspectives and needs and to develop healthy and respectful human relationships based on mutual understanding and genuine dialogue. Throughout this e-book, we hope to provide an alternative perspective to Carnegie's method and encourage readers to question their assumptions about what it means to "make friends" and "influence people.