We all put our pants on one leg at a time, eh? I agree that it isn’t about liking someone, but about building a mutual respect. Some of the people that annoy me the most, I respect the most because we are able to engage in meaningful dialogue, and they’re not just agreeing with me.
I think a key thing that’s not in here is to learn not to take things personally. If someone is annoying you or frustrating you, it’s probably not because they have it out to get you.
Rebecca, those are good additions, especially the one about not taking things personally. Even if a person is doing something on purpose, to offend you, consider whether this type of person is an “equal opportunity offender” (shamelessly stolen from Sex and the City). If they treat everyone this way, don’t take it personally.
Great points! I definitely follow the “note similarities not differences” point successfully most of the times.
Compartmentalization is not just tough to say but tough to achieve too, for me at least!
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Fine post, wait a sec, are you a Cubs fan? See, I’m from Chicago and I love the Cubs! Your point about separating the person for the viewpoint or action, a essential practice.
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We all put our pants on one leg at a time, eh? I agree that it isn’t about liking someone, but about building a mutual respect. Some of the people that annoy me the most, I respect the most because we are able to engage in meaningful dialogue, and they’re not just agreeing with me.
I think a key thing that’s not in here is to learn not to take things personally. If someone is annoying you or frustrating you, it’s probably not because they have it out to get you.
Rebecca, those are good additions, especially the one about not taking things personally. Even if a person is doing something on purpose, to offend you, consider whether this type of person is an “equal opportunity offender” (shamelessly stolen from Sex and the City). If they treat everyone this way, don’t take it personally.
Great points! I definitely follow the “note similarities not differences” point successfully most of the times.
Compartmentalization is not just tough to say but tough to achieve too, for me at least!
Just a tiny query. Have you disabled the register option on your website? I was trying to register to send article but couldn’t get through.
yea. I think the key as well is the ‘getting along’, rather than ‘friends’ method. Although, it doesn’t mean you can’t act like friends.
A positive, and moderately passive attitude usually does the trick, along with an actual conversation once in a while.
Fine post, wait a sec, are you a Cubs fan? See, I’m from Chicago and I love the Cubs! Your point about separating the person for the viewpoint or action, a essential practice.
t – I like whet you added. A person does have to be optimistic and positive to get along with a lot of different people.
Miguel – I’m from StL
I’ll be one of the red shirts this summer.
ALL! One of those red shirts! Well, now i know where you stand. Have nice weekend!