1. Work on
remembering peoples’ names.
2. Make an effort to
stay in touch with people – even if it’s only “liking” an occasional photo on
facebook, sending a 2 line email, or sending a Christmas card.
3. Develop and
improve your listening skills. This includes not interrupting
when others are speaking, not trying to
control the conversation, and showing a respectful, genuine interest in the
speaker.
4. Hold the door for
others, and let others out first (in elevators, on trains and buses etc.)
5. When you’re
writing an email, keep it brief and to the point. Nobody wants to read a long,
boring essay.
6. Keep your voice
down when you’re talking on your phone. No-one wants to hear your private
conversations (and especially when you’re travelling on public transport).
7. Show a genuine
interest in the passions of others. Ask lots of open questions, and find out what
you can about their hobbies and interests.
8. When someone
joins a conversation you’re involved it, include them right away, and try to
bring them up to speed.
9. Don’t be a whiner
or find fault with everything. Instead, being affirming, optimistic, and try
and find the positives.
10. Be tolerant and
patient with other people, and do what you can to accept them as they are.
11. Don’t go on and
on – so other people fall asleep, begin to feel annoyed or want to run and hide
from you.
12. Don’t argue back
aggressively, or try to pick a fight, if you disagree with someone – even if
you know they’re wrong.
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