9 TIPS FOR INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

1. Keep skid chains on your tongue; always say lessthan you think. Cultivate a low, soothing voice.How you say it counts more than what you say.

2. Make promises sparingly, and keep them faithfully,no matter what it costs.

3. Never let an opportunity pass to say a kind andencouraging word to or about somebody. Praise goodwork, regardless of who did it. If criticism is needed, criticise helpfully, never spitefully.

4. Be interested in others, their pursuits, their work, theirhomes and families. Make merry with those who rejoice;with those who weep, mourn. Let everyone you meet, however humble, feel that you regard him as a person ofimportance.

5. Be cheerful. Don't burden or depress those around youby dwelling on your minor aches and pains and smalldisappointments. Remember, everyone has their problems.

6. Keep an open mind. Discuss but don't argue. It isa mark of a superior mind to be able to disagree without being disagreeable.

7. Let your virtues speak for themselves. Refuse totalk of another's vices. Discourage gossip. It is awaste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive.

8. Be careful of another's feelings. Wit and humour atthe other person's expense are rarely worth it and mayhurt when least expected.

9. Don't be too anxious about the credit due to you. Also, payno attention to any ill-natured remarks about you either.Simply live your truth. Let go & let God! Success is much sweeter that way.