“Do you think I am a team player and show respect for others?”
“No not really. I think you mean well, but you tease people too much and they take it wrong. You enjoy being teased, but others may take your teasing the wrong way. Teasing is sort of like sarcasm—it’s hostile humor. Also, you are too demanding and gruff when you don’t get what you want immediately. You are too impatient with people and you look like you are trying to get away as soon as possible when they are telling you something. You expect things to be done for you right away and you get gruff if you don’t get it. You are too much in a hurry. You neglect to thank people when they do something nice for you. If you want to check yourself on whether you show respect to others, ask yourself if you are doing these things,” she said. Then she listed them:
Ø Don’t embarrass, insult or make fun of someone
Ø Compliment them
Ø Be polite by saying “please” and “thank you.”
Ø Be a good listener by paying full attention to the person talking. Don't get in a big rush.
Ø Be caring and empathetic
Ø Be honest – If you do something wrong, admit it and apologize.
Ø Help others grow by encouraging them and giving them responsibility
He made a zero on all the points. He thought he was respectful, but he wasn’t. The blinders had been lifted and he didn’t like what he saw. Well, tomorrow was a new day. He had a lot to work on.
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