Dealing With All Sorts of People

There are so many people in this world...some are good and some are bad...some funny and some boring...some happy and some sad. As a human, we should be able to deal with all sorts of people, no matter the personality. It is not easy, it takes lots of practice. Here are some tips and tricks to help deal with people of all kinds.

1. Treat others the way you want to be treated
 Would you want to be bothered, annoyed, or insulted? I don't think so! It is important to be aware of what you are saying at all times. Remember, to always keep your filter on and be sensitive to feelings of others. Let the bad comments out and the good ones flow through.

2. Ignore those who instigate
Sometimes it is tempting to  make a clever comment at someone else's expense when they insult you. Whenever I receive a disparaging comment, I take a deep breath, let the comment roll of my back and walk the other way. Be patient!  It takes practice and power to master this skill.  In the past, when I replied to a rude comment, I would regret what I said. However, by simply ignoring the person, you avoid a confrontation. In addition, the person will become frustrated because they were unable to irritate you.

3. Kill with kindness
Have you ever greeted someone with kind works only to receive no reply in return?  Have you ever smiled at someone only to obtain a frown in return? Have you been ignored for no reason? Well, it is time to kill with kindness. It may seem tempting to grab a hammer and bash these people over their noggin to knock some sense into them.  This method, however, is not only impractical, but illegal! All you really need to do is say kind words such as, "What beautiful weather", with a big, sincere smile. Follow this up with the expressions "It is such a fine day" and "How are you Sir/Madam?" They will have no choice but to respond in a friendly manner. They may be annoyed at first, but in the end, you have made their day!