4 Things I Have Learned From My Interaction With Others

Being with people and coping with them in various situations is interesting. The rules that govern our social world are full of small rules. While we sometimes tend to believe that these rules are making things harder, they are established to help us out. If it was not for them, we would be trapped in all kinds of uncomfortable situations and misunderstandings. Keeping some of these ”rules” in mind will make our lives easier and improve our communication skills. In this article, I will examine some of those and see why they are essential for our common harmonic being.

1. + on public – in private
   There are things we tell people in person and things we don’t have any problem sharing with a larger group. The idea here is to point out the positive characteristics of your company when you are with others and help them become popular. On the other hand, if there are things that you find annoying, you can go ahead and tell them, but only when it is the two of you. Showing your disappointment will bring them into a difficult situation. In addition, the rest of the company will not know how to react to something that is between you two and will probably assume that you lack good manners.
2. Wait for people to ask for your advice
   When people open up to you and share their problems, that does not necessarily mean they want to hear what you have to say. At first, they just want to let it go out of their system. Your presence allows them to detox and feel freer. After a while, and once they feel comfortable enough, they will ask you what you think about that issue, but only when the time comes. Then you can very politely explain your thoughts and perhaps your disagreements. Stepping forward to give advice is like you are trying to tell them you have an answer for everything and you hold the ultimate truth. It is a sign you underestimate their judgment and will not be well received.
3. Paying attention to some details
   Apart from the serious stuff, some details always make a difference when we talk to people. Little gestures will show how you act like a human being and your attitude to others. For instance, when someone talks to us, it is nice not to look at our cell phones and generally pay attention to them. Another example when you can easily point out your attention is by removing your sunglasses and looking at them directly. Few details will show that you are willing to stop what you are doing just to give your attention generously to them or that you treat them equally. If they have paid the bill for the previous launch, go ahead and pay this time. Return the favors without having them waiting for a proper reaction on your behalf. Generally, be generous and give before you receive; most of the time, you will get more than you lose.
4. Introduce yourself or make the proper introductions
   When you enter a group of people already communicating successfully, it is important to know that you will have to make the proper introductions. If you come with friends, introduce them to the rest of the group. At this point, you will have the chance to meet some people from the group that you do not know yourself. The introduction should not only be about the names unless we talk about a large group of people. If you want to introduce someone, you can start by saying their name and then talk about your relationship with them. Is it a friend? Is it your brother? Who is it, and how do you happen to know that person? Finally, don’t forget to share a small detail that will help your friend and the rest of the company start a conversation. For example, if the company is your colleagues from work, you can share with them your friend’s profession to see if they have something in common there.

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