I think being considerate is the single most important characteristic when it comes to popularity. But then it must be genuine, not because you want to gain something from it.
Rather be early for an appointment than late. I know our celebrity divas think they own the right to be late, but even for them it's a sign of contempt and nothing to be proud of. If you don't have a good reason for being late, the message you send to the one who has to wait for you is: 'This is how little I care for you.'
Ask your domestic helper or the cleaner at your work place about her of his family, and listen because you have to follow it up by inquiring again at a later stage: 'How's Sonja's broken leg doing now?'
Don't gossip maliciously about people because that makes you a worse person than the one your are smearing. A golden rule is: Don't say anything about a person unless you are willing to say it in his or her face. And even then, ask yourself: what am I going to gain from hurting this person?
In heavy traffic or in a long row in a bank or anywhere else, give people a gap. You will make their day and you will feel good about yourself.
Be there for your friends, family and co-workers when they are experiencing tough times. You don't necessarily have to give something, just let them know you are there if they need to talk.
If you borrow something from someone, whether it's a book, a DVD or a container, give it back! There's nothing so annoying than lending out your stuff and then have to struggle to get it back again.
When driving somewhere, always be on the lookout for old people walking, sometimes with heavy parcels. Give them a lift and ask if you can take them for shopping the next time.
Never take people for granted, whether it's your parents, siblings or friends. They all deserve to be treated with respect and consideration.
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