Getting Along with People

NOTE: This post was not actually written by me. Credit should go to Joseph P. Cangemi, Western Kentucky University, writing in Psychology, SUNY, Morrisville, NY13408.

I found a piece of paper with these points my Dad gave me when I was in high school.

GETTING ALONG WITH PEOPLE

To get along with others:

1. Don’t say everything you think. And watch your body language. It may say more than you intend or want to say.
2. Make few promises, but keep the ones you make if you want to be trusted.
3. Learn to praise good work, no matter who did it – including your enemies.
4. Have empathy. Make merry with those who rejoice, mourn with those who suffer.
5. Keep an open mind. If you are the only one coming up with the right answers, something is wrong. Discuss, don’t argue.
6. Let your merits speak for themselves but be ready to discuss them when asked. Do not talk about others weaknesses unless necessary.
7. Treat everybody with importance.