Getting along with others does not mean you have to like everybody or be friendly with them. It does mean you need to be able to connect with others in a positive way. Here are 10 important people skills which will make connecting a little bit easier:
- Be a good listener. Don’t interrupt or make snap judgments
- Be tolerant of other’s points of view
- Be willing to compromise and cooperate if it is for the good of the group
- Treat others with respect and kindness
- Don’t talk about others behind their backs
- Focus on what you have in common with others rather than on your differences
- Be willing to extend yourself to others
- Learn to put yourself in another’s position and see things from a different perspective
- Learn to handle disagreements and conflicts in a positive way
- Be sensitive to others’ feelings
“You must look into people as well as at them.” – Lord Chesterfield