GOOD IDEAS FROM CAROL - 145

'his week’s topic is courtesy, which I’ve covered before but think it’s worth returning to.? It was sparked by someone who is doing work around our house and garden not turning up until almost an hour after the expected time.??? When I asked why he said he had to go to another job in a town about 15 miles away.?? So why didn’t he let me know?

?

GOOD IDEA 1

If you say you’ll do something then do it.? Unless circumstances change, in which case let anyone else involved know so you don’t disrupt their plans as well.

?

GOOD IDEA 2

Respond to messages.??? Whether they are texts, emails, phone calls or DMs, it’s really inconsiderate not to reply.?? Firstly people won’t know you’ve received their message unless you acknowledge it.?? Secondly most messages need a response – so please produce one.

?

GOOD IDEA 3

Absolutely DO NOT ghost people. It’s rude, unprofessional and mean.

?

GOOD IDEA 4

Think about the other person, not just yourself.? It’s easy to be self-obsessed, but in the business world that’s not going to serve you very well.?? When you consider other people’s opinions, feelings, needs and situations you should be better able to build good relationships and achieve results.?? If you’d like some techniques for doing this please get in touch with me.

?

GOOD IDEA 5

Avoid getting words muddled up. We’re talking about courtesy here.??? However, a relative of mine is 94 and, although mentally and physically pretty good, is in a residential home.?? Last week she was ‘Resident of the day’ and was told she could have anything she wanted.?? I think most people choose a favourite food, but she said she’d like “all the ladies to stand and curtsey to her and all the gentlemen to bow'at the next mealtime.? The woman in charge of her floor of the home said “But I don’t think they’ll be able to stand up” and my relative’s response was to burst out laughing.?? “Were you joking?” the woman asked, to which she replied “Of course I was”.? So remember we’re talking about courtesy, but if a curtsey is appropriate, then of course do that as well!

?

More next week.?

?#Courtesy #Politeness #Courtseying