We might
not be so respective to hearing that the way we behave every day is something
we should be embarrassed about. Right? But few potentially embarrassing moments
are easily fixable and forgotten once they’re taken care of. Do some soul
searching and identify these behaviours to avoid red-face moments.
Don’t take
all the credits alone:
It may seem
like a good strategy to take credit for an achievement that should be shared
with your soccer or class activity team. But stop and think about it-it may get
you some brownie points in the beginning but it won’t play in the long run.
Exaggerating accomplishments might impress a new teacher or a new friend but
people gradually find out the truth and it becomes a turn off. To get people on
your side, remember that everyone loves to have other people care about their
well-being and their contributions.
Oversharing
is not cool:
Maybe you
think of yourself as a single person. But do others around you feel the same?
Maybe not, because we don’t always notice when we’re oversharing, but others
do. Be mindful and notice your conversations and try to analyse if you are
giving minute details of your cute niece’s birthday party to everyone you meet.
Keep it short, keep it simple.
Engaging in
personal conflict:
It’s okay
to disagree with classmates and friends, but how you express your differences
matter more than you can imagine. It is important to make a distinction between
personal conflict and constructive conflict. When you engage in personal
conflict, the unspoken message is that there is something wrong with the other
person. In constructive conflict, you acknowledge the value of another
individual’s perspective while expressing your differences.
Making
assumptions about someone’s background:
As
conversation about discrimination based on race and gender have become more
prominent. It’s a good time consider whether your actions display embarrassing
assumptions about those who may come from a different background than you.
Practice active listening to understand differences better.
Don’t play
cutesy 24/7:
Sending
emojis with every text you type in the family/friends Whatsapp group is not
cute, it’s irritating. When you overdo the smileys and the ‘yay’ expression,
people may think of you as fake. Be cheerful but avoid over complimenting.
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