1. Don't call someone more than twice continuously.
If they don't pick up your call, assume they have something important to attend to.
2. Return the money that you have borrowed.
even before the person who borrowed it remembers or asks for it. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens, lunch boxes, etc.
3. Never order the most expensive dish on the menu.
when someone is giving you a lunch or dinner.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Pay it forward or afterwards.
Eg: If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time.
7. Respect different shades of opinion.
Remember, what's 6 to you will appear 9 to someone facing you. Besides, a second opinion is a good alternative.
8. Never interrupt people who are talking.
Allow them to pour it out. As they say, hear them all and filter them all.
9. Know when to stop.
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.
10. Embrace gratitude.
Say "thank you" when someone is helping you.
11. Empathize Loyalty.
Praise publicly. Criticize privately. If you want to retain those who are present, be loyal to those who are absent.
12. A compliment goes a long way compared to a criticism.
There's almost never a reason to comment on someone's weight. Just say, "You look fantastic." If they want to talk about losing weight, they will.
13. Respect boundaries.
When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don't swipe left or right. You never know what's next.
14. Mind your own business, if they want to share, they will.
If a colleague tells you they have a doctor's appointment, don't ask what it's for, just say " hope you're okay". Don't put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you about their personal illness. If they want you to know, they'll do so without your inquisitiveness.
15. Respect everyone, regardless of their status, ethnicity, or age.
You can't be a good business partner or anything else unless you are a good human being to the core, 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.
16. Eye contact and body language.
If a person is speaking directly to you, staring at your phone is rude.
17. The power of silence.
Never give advice until you're asked; sometimes all people need is a listening a ear free of judgments and advice. Knowing this will help you help those in need and you will not be listening to respond but to empathize with the other person.
18. Avoid unnecessary questions.
When meeting someone after a long time, unless they want to talk about it, don't ask them their age and salary.
19. Mind your business unless anything involves you directly - just stay out of it.
20. Small gestures go a long way.
Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect.
21. Understand your audience.
Never talk about your riches in the midst of the poor. Similarly, don't talk about your children in the midst of the barren.
22. After reading a good message, try to say
"Thanks for the message".
Appreciation remains the easiest way to get what you don't have.
