Respect Personal Space
Etiquette
means behaving yourself a little better than is absolutely essential.
– Will Cuppy
People want privacy. Learn to
respect the personal space of others. When we know someone very well, sometimes
we take them for granted. Without our being aware of it, we may intrude into
their personal space. Some people may not like it. Some may feel embarrassed to
express this. Some others may tell you bluntly and you may not like it. Even
among very close relationships such as husband and wife, there is a personal
space.
Check for the following traits in
you:
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Do you ask very personal questions to your friends?
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Do you offer unsolicited advice?
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Do you give unsolicited criticisms?
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Do you offer unsolicited suggestions?
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Do you point out others’ mistakes, which they may
not like?
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Do you barge into others’ office without
appointment?
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Do you take undue liberties with your friends?
These are the
areas, where you’ve to be very careful with respect to personal space. Respecting
others’ personal space is good manners. Maintaining good rapport and
interpersonal relationship is an art. We should be diplomatic and graceful when
moving with others.
(From my book '365 Exciting Ways to Live')
NC Sridharan
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