11 Simple Rules for Getting Alongs with Others
in College
With so many colleges and universities welcoming new students to their campuses this month, it will be no surprise to see every now and then both friction and tension amongst students, staff and faculty. Put people of different races, genders, nationalities, backgrounds, opinions and preferences in the same environment−and conflict or misunderstanding will surely follow. Sometimes it’s the other person’s fault and sometimes it’s our own fault. I know I’ve had a few friction-filled moments in my life, and each time I assessed how I could have handled the situation better.
With the start of a new college experience, a new academic year, or the next semester in your college experience, I find it timely to provide you with my “11 Simple Rules for Getting Along With Others in College.”
I challenge you to read them and not find at least four or five areas that you can work on daily.
11 Simple Rules for Getting Along with Others in College
1.) Think first of the other person.
2.) Accept the fact that people are different.
3.) Allow people to start off with a fair shake.
4.) Build up the other person’s sense of importance.
5.) Respect the other person’s personal rights, space,
and belongings (property).
6.) Give sincere appreciation and support.
7.) Eliminate negative thoughts and stereotypes.
8.) Avoid sarcastic and spiteful behavior.
9.) Develop genuine interest in people.
10.) Strive to build healthy and rewarding relationships.
11.) Treat people the way you want to be treated!
Ty Howard is an internationally recognized authority on college student and staff development for peak performance and optimal success. He is the creator and lead facilitator of the trademarked Untie the Knots® Optimal Performance Process, and the author of the best-selling book Untie the Knots® That Tie Up Your Life: A Practical Guide to Freeing Yourself from Toxic Habits, Choices, People, and Relationships, as well as dozens of published articles on college student development and employee and organizational development worldwide.
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