Being polite is an important social skill. It can help you make friends, succeed professionally and show respect.
Greet people politely. . When first meeting or greeting someone, give him a warm smile. It shows that you are in good spirits and are happy to see him. Also, shake hands to show respect.
Make small talks. Instead of jumping right into business, you can make small talks first. Listen carefully and pay attention to what they are saying to-you. Show them you're interested by asking questions.
Congratulate other people on their successes. If you meet a friend in the store who has recently graduated, gotten married, or gotten a new job, congratulate him.
Recognize（意识到）uncomfortable topics. You might hurt other people's feelings if you talk about them. Try to keep your conversation in the pleasant areas.
Make eye contact（接触）. When in conversation with someone, look them in the eye when you're speaking. However, don't stare at people. Break eye contact sometimes to avoid staring.
| A. When others do well, often them your praise. B. Remember to say "please" and "Thank you". C. Some topics can make people uncomfortable. D. You can be polite by offering a proper greeting. E. Everyone makes social mistakes from. time to time. F. Talk about their lunch, their kids or their day. G. Keeping eye contact shows that you are paying attention. |
