Friday 15 January 2021

Social Skills To Be Learnt By Kingsmith Akinwale

 Hello my friend,


So I thought to share some useful social skills that can be picked up quickly?


Some social rules that may help you to look professional and even make you better as a human.


Read on...


๐Ÿ”ถ Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call that means they have something more important to attend to. Give them the benefit of doubt, at least. 


๐Ÿ”ถ Return money that you have borrowed even before the other person remembers lending it to you. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes.


๐Ÿ”ถ Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is treating you for lunch/dinner. If possible ask them to order their choice of food for you.


๐Ÿ”ถ Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh so you aren’t married yet?’ Or Why didn’t you buy a house?’ For god’s sake it isn’t your problem.


๐Ÿ”ถ Always open the door for the person coming behind you. Doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl. You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public.


๐Ÿ”ถ If you take a taxi with a friend, and he/she pays now, you pay next time. Oh yeah, you have got to pay the next time. Don't be a bedbug. 


๐Ÿ”ถ Respect different political opinions. We all never will be in the same party. Take it or leave. Courtesy demand you respect my views . Grant it! 


๐Ÿ”ถ Never interrupt people talking. I know you sometimes have the urge to interrupt people while talking. No problem. But it's rude. Try to control the urge and let the other finish, please. 


๐Ÿ”ถ If you tease someone, and they don’t seem to enjoy it, stop it and never do it again.


๐Ÿ”ถ Say “thank you” when someone is helping you. In fact, whichever way it swings, say "thank you". I don't mean the 'thanks' that doesn't get to bottom of the belly. 


๐Ÿ”ถ Praise publicly. Criticize privately. Yes, I know sometimes you are eager to drop a constructive criticism but heyyyy, it doesn't have to be publicly. You can always slide to the DM of the concerned. Oh yeah! 


๐Ÿ”ถ 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.


๐Ÿ”ถ When someone shows you a photo on their phone, don’t swipe left or right. Chai! I know this can be hard but we need to fight our fingers really. Don't be an intruder. You never know what’s next in the phone. 


๐Ÿ”ถ If a colleague tells you they have a doctors appointment, don’t ask what it’s for, just say hope you’re OK. If they want to talk about it they will and you don’t put them in the uncomfortable position of having to tell you their personal illness.


๐Ÿ”ถ Treat the cleaner with the same respect as the CEO. Nobody is impressed at how rudely you can treat someone below you but people will notice if you treat them with respect.


๐Ÿ”ถ If a person is speaking directly to you, staring at your phone is rude. Ohhh nooo. Not this age and time again. Show some etiquette my friend. 


๐Ÿ”ถ Never give advice until you’re asked. Stop having opinion and advice about every situation. Really, sometimes silence is golden. 


๐Ÿ”ถ When meeting someone after a long time, unless they want to talk about it, don’t ask them their age and salary.


๐Ÿ”ถ  Mind your own business unless anything involves you directly — just stay out of it.


๐Ÿ”ถ Take off your sunglasses if you are talking to anyone in the street. It is a sign of respect and more eye contact is as important as your speech.


So my friend, as I have noted in some of the points, most of these are urges that can be curbed. But, it will take a DELIBERATE effort of individuals to work it out.


Remember, life is not ACCIDENTAL. It is INTENTIONAL!


Be phenomenal. Be great. I believe in the GREATNESS in you.

#MyMorningThought.

#KSAINSPIRES.

#GREATNESSCHASER.

Kingsmith.



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