10 commandment for getting along with people in work and social life.

[joko]

if you could say there is one (or 20..?. ) "commandments that have helped you get along in life...what would they be?

I dont mean cliches etc, but genuinely what has worked for you?

people say stuff like, always look people in the eyes, say their name a lot, mirror their body language etc...but what else?

I used to know a guy who used to always grab and waggle peoples elbows in a jovial manner, i asked him and he said he did it on purpose to get people to like him...
seemed to work bizarrely...
thanks

[woofgang]

any body who grabs anything of mine and waggles it without specific invitation had better be ready to lose their grabber!
I think being honest helps...truthful yes bit tactful but i mean not pretending to be anyone but who you are, not doing things or going places because you think other people will like you for it or think well of you.

[Barmaid]

Simple. Treat others as you would wish to be treated.

[woofgang]

even better, treat others as they would wish to be treated....don't assume they like the same things as you!!

[sandyRoe]

Never gossip about people.

[boxtops]

I work in a service role and I learned long ago that you are never going to please all of the people all of the time, and that it does wonders from time to time to apologise that someone's upset, even though it's not really your fault.

[jomifl]

don't talk about people behind their back (almost impossible but with a try)

[woofgang]

yes boxtops....to say i can see that you are upset/angry/distressed and i am sorry about that works wonders

[jomifl]

Try and think the best of people until inevitably the worst is proven.

[China Doll]

Choose your battles... Not every nasty remark/comment/act of out and out stupidity, thoughtlessness or tactlessness is worth a battle. And if it is worth saying something then try and do so with a degree of dignity.

[Marijn]

Other people's feelings are as important as your own

[mazie]

Being honest and truthful (without hurting) usually works for me. Appreciating people (especially your dentist!) works for me as well. Taking a box of chocolates to someone thats gone that extra mile to make your life or your loved ones a bit nicer is always good...and smiling that always works. Don't moan there's always someone worse off.

[society]

Treat others as you'd want to be treated.

Ignore the stupid ones, or rather the stupid things people say.

[karenmac60]

Always keep your sense of humour

[askyourgran]

Do not be found out. If you are, deny it.

[mazie]

Always admit your failings and own up if it's your fault. No one likes a Bullsh!tter

[saxy_jag]

Never take at face value what anyone tells you - go and check it out for yourself!

[bobjugs12]

Never put off till tomorrow if you can get somebody else to do it for you.
Never volunteer; never admit blame; and never, ever let somebody else watch you c0ck up.
If in doubt, blame the new guy

;-)

[saxy_jag]

Hear all, see all, say nowt!

[craft1948]

Always have a sense of humour......and the ability to run very fast.

[Answerprancer]

Thou shalt not put musicians or recording artists on ridiculous pedestals, no matter how great they are or were ;-)