Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Mind Your Own Business!


Don’t impose; don’t get too detailed. Read their body, face, and verbal cues. Don’t ignorantly and unconsciously keep asking questions. Let them volunteer. Don’t invade their privacy or personal space. If you pay close enough attention, you’ll know when you have done so. If you have, back off immediately!
Don’t offer advice unless you are asked. This is a sure-fire way to alienate people, especially if they don’t like your advice. You will feel bad that they didn’t heed it. And they in turn will feel bad that you are judging them, when in reality you were only trying to help them.
Minding your own business means keeping confidences. Even though we all love the dirt, it’s ugly when someone tells you something that is her personal business. Therefore, mind your

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