- Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to.
- Return money that you have borrowed even before the person that borrowed you remember or ask for it. It shows your integrity and character.
- Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner.
- Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh, so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids’ or ‘Why didn’t you buy a house?’ Or why don't you buy a car? For God’s sake, it isn’t your problem.
- Always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior. You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public.
- If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time.
- Respect different shades of opinions. Remember, what's 6 to you will appear 9 to someone facing you. Besides, a second opinion is a good alternative.
- Never interrupt people talking. Allow them to pour it out. As they say, hear them all and filter them all.
- If you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again. It encourages one to do more, and it shows how appreciative you are.
- Say “thank you” when someone is helping you.
- Praise publicly. Criticize privately.
- When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right. You never know what’s next.
- If a colleague tells you they have a doctor's appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say "I hope you’re okay". Don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you about their illness.
- Treat the cleaner with the same respect as the CEO. Nobody is impressed at how rude you can treat someone below you, but people will notice if you treat them with respect.
- If a person is speaking directly to you, staring at your phone is rude.
- Never advise until you’re asked.
- When meeting someone after a long time, unless they want to talk about it, don’t ask them their age and salary.
- Mind your business unless anything involves you directly - just stay out of it.
- Make it a habit to say "yes" to new experiences or opportunities that come your way, even if they're outside your comfort zone.
- Challenge yourself to have a "no-complaint" day once a week. It encourages a positive outlook and can improve your overall mood.
- Set aside a minute each day to laugh heartily. Whether you watch a funny video or just laugh for the sake of it, it can boost your mood and reduce stress.
- Keep a jar or box where you write down one positive memory or achievement each day. At the end of the year, you can read through them to relive happy moments.
- Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect.
- After reading a good message, try to say "Thanks for the message".
Appreciation remains the easiest way of getting what you don't have. THANKS FOR READING 🙂
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