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. The same goes with umbrellas, pens
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, second opinion is good for an altera native;
Say “thank you” when someone is helping you.
Praise publicly. Criticize privately;
. 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;
. 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 doctors' 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 their personal illness. If they want you, they'll do so without your curiosity;
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, looking at your phone is rude;
. Never give advice until you’re asked;
advising 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;
Remove your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect. Moreso, eye contact is as important as your speech; and
Never talk about your riches in the midst of the poor. Similarly, don't talk about your children in the midst of the barren.
.After reading a good message on this blog try to say "Thanks for the message".
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