8 Ways to Get Along with Everyone
bobbyw8469
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Certain members on here need this one....
8 Ways to Get Along with Everyone
To get along and build rapport, relationships, and connections with customers and co-workers, here are eight key ways to get everyone singing your praises!
1. Accept Other Points of View
Be open to accepting other points of view. Our tendency in many situations is to immediately become defensive when someone doesn't agree with us or has a different perspective. Look at opposing points of view as an asset and not a liability. As Steven Covey says, "Focus on understanding others first instead of trying to have others understand you."
2. Focus on Issues, not Personalities
Many people unknowingly use trigger words that can disable a conversation and even destroy a relationship. Such words as "dumb," "stupid," "unprofessional," and "poor attitude" criticize the person, and not the content of their ideas or specific actions. Instead of saying, "Your idea is dumb," you might say, "Your solution will cost an extra $50,000, which we don't have."
3. Communicate Clearly
Clearly communicate your ideas so that others understand. Being able to get your ideas across in a clear and concise manner is one of the most important and sought-after skills. Always ask questions such as, "Am I making any sense?" or "Do you understand what I am saying?" Also, make sure you paraphrase what you have said; if met with a blank stare or confusion, check for understanding.
4. Don't Create Nonverbal Drama
Your body language has many different connotations. For example, shaking one's head, turning away from the group, shoulder shrugging, groaning, eye-rolling, and yawning can all send the wrong message. It's not what you say, but how you show it and say it that counts.
5. Thank People
Two of the most overlooked words in the English language are "thank you." Make sure you always thank people for their efforts and contributions. It's not only important to value people, but to make sure they know that you value them.
6. Admit Mistakes
The six most important words in the English language are "I admit I made a mistake."
7. Share Yourself
Share your ideas, opinions, and be open to sharing yourself. Sometimes this may feel risky, but in the long run, people will feel closer and more comfortable with you. It also makes them feel more comfortable in divulging information about themselves.
8. Be Interested vs. Interesting
You'll not only build relationships, but will learn a lot about other people and how to communicate with them
8 Ways to Get Along with Everyone
To get along and build rapport, relationships, and connections with customers and co-workers, here are eight key ways to get everyone singing your praises!
1. Accept Other Points of View
Be open to accepting other points of view. Our tendency in many situations is to immediately become defensive when someone doesn't agree with us or has a different perspective. Look at opposing points of view as an asset and not a liability. As Steven Covey says, "Focus on understanding others first instead of trying to have others understand you."
2. Focus on Issues, not Personalities
Many people unknowingly use trigger words that can disable a conversation and even destroy a relationship. Such words as "dumb," "stupid," "unprofessional," and "poor attitude" criticize the person, and not the content of their ideas or specific actions. Instead of saying, "Your idea is dumb," you might say, "Your solution will cost an extra $50,000, which we don't have."
3. Communicate Clearly
Clearly communicate your ideas so that others understand. Being able to get your ideas across in a clear and concise manner is one of the most important and sought-after skills. Always ask questions such as, "Am I making any sense?" or "Do you understand what I am saying?" Also, make sure you paraphrase what you have said; if met with a blank stare or confusion, check for understanding.
4. Don't Create Nonverbal Drama
Your body language has many different connotations. For example, shaking one's head, turning away from the group, shoulder shrugging, groaning, eye-rolling, and yawning can all send the wrong message. It's not what you say, but how you show it and say it that counts.
5. Thank People
Two of the most overlooked words in the English language are "thank you." Make sure you always thank people for their efforts and contributions. It's not only important to value people, but to make sure they know that you value them.
6. Admit Mistakes
The six most important words in the English language are "I admit I made a mistake."
7. Share Yourself
Share your ideas, opinions, and be open to sharing yourself. Sometimes this may feel risky, but in the long run, people will feel closer and more comfortable with you. It also makes them feel more comfortable in divulging information about themselves.
8. Be Interested vs. Interesting
You'll not only build relationships, but will learn a lot about other people and how to communicate with them
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Don't try and sell off your trimmed cards on eBay and then come here looking for support in trying to stick it to the buyer.
Unfortunately, the ones that need to read the list will not understand it.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."
"Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."
Collecting:
Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
<< <i>Unfortunately, the ones that need to read the list will not understand it. >>
Sadly that is so true.
Nice list Bobby ... thanks for following #7.
Doug
Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
<< <i>Add #9;
Don't try and sell off your trimmed cards on eBay and then come here looking for support in trying to stick it to the buyer. >>
And if you do violate rule #9, refer to rule #6.
ALOT of people on here need that one as well!
PS - all seriousness.......got this in an email at work. I figured to get some smart comments. But it was meant to be serious.
Just kidding. Great thoughts and most of us need to be reminded of this from time to time!
Thanks for sharing.
<< <i>The 3rd through 8th most important words in the English language are "I admit I made a mistake."
This is especially true when these six words are preceded by the two most dreadful words in the English language: "I'm pregnant." >>
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Ralph
<< <i>Did you actually type this up Bobby? >>
Are you kidding me!?!?! Copy and paste is too easy to do!!! I wouldn't waste time coming up with something like this. Might be Lou Tice. Where I work is big on him.
Good stuff. Sounds like one of my Zig Ziglar cds I listen to during the morning commutes.
Never mind....carry on.....
"Molon Labe"
"Live everyday, don't throw it away"