2007-12-21 02:12:42 · 13 answers · asked by CaramelKitten 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
There's no rule that says you have to get along with everyone. If it's a work situation, just keep it professional. If it's a family thing, just try to be civil. That can be especially difficult if it's family that you've married into. Just know that you don't have to maintain a close relationship with everyone you're related to... by blood or otherwise.
2007-12-21 02:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by LeoLady 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to find a common interest or topic. You may not know the person well enough to think you would not have anything to do with them.
You should look for the good in this person. Give him/her a compliment on something (clothes, hair, job well done), they may be shy and need some encouragement to open up.
Why don't you like this person? Maybe they don't like you either and would rather be somewhere else, if you know thats true, make a joke of it! Laugher is good.
2007-12-21 02:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by twin_fawn_acres 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to work with these people? You have to go to school? If this is it, then talk to them politely and do not over exagerte with the talking. Maybe they do not want to have anything to do with you either. However, do not be rude or anything, because you might need something from them sometime and you would not want to lick what you spit.
If they are the friends of your friends, then surely you could find someone you all know or an event you all went to. You could also be the indiferent one and not talk to anyone if not asked a question. However, I would suggest the small talk. You would not want to embarass your friend.
Hope I helped.
2007-12-21 02:27:18 · answer #3 · answered by narcissa_bl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The story of my daily existence!
I know I would not do it on my own. There is a God! Otherwise, I would say some really bad things and walk.
I've learned patience and to smile, where normally, I would let it all out. I believe in speaking my mind, without malice and being up-front with everyone. Yet, with God's peace, I manage to feel compassion for the offenders as I have come to realize that they, too, have their stories which aren't very pretty.
It's called forgiveness. And it works!
2007-12-21 02:23:30 · answer #4 · answered by SANCHA 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Military or sorority mindset will help. You are part of the same team and need to get a job done. You just don't like each other much. So just work with them in the context of finishing the job, but don't do anything more and avoid personal conversations.
2007-12-21 02:37:01 · answer #5 · answered by Blindman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to have anything in common with someone to get along with them. However, since you are both of the same species you automatically have something in common with them. You both require respect and concern as human beings and I think if you just offer a little kindness here and there you can coexist without too many problems. Not everyone you meet in the real world is going to be best friend material, but know that just about everybody has something to offer. See if there is something that they are interested in is of interest to you. If not, just let them be. It's not like you have to be everyone's pal.
2007-12-21 02:25:00 · answer #6 · answered by mattiestreasure 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This is difficult for me too, especially when the person I can't stand is also someone I supervise at my job.
My advice: when you have to talk with them, keep it short and to the point but not so short that it appears you are rude and impatient. If they perceive you are blowing them off, it will prolong the conversation and perhaps they will say or ask something you don't want to have to answer.
When you are talking with them, don't let on that you don't like them, even if you have to fake it some. And don't reveal much personal information. You don't want them to feel they know you so well.
Good luck!
2007-12-21 02:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by ishiesfriend 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try to keep a low profile and be polite. Don't let them know you don't like them. It takes focus but you can try to see some positive qualities in them. people are brought up in different cultures different types of families and so people are very different and it is these differences that can be hard to understand. It is true that hurt people hurt others so try to be merciful forgiving and try to stay out of the line of fire.
2007-12-21 02:27:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Act civil,pleasant without toadying--give them no reason to start something. If they do, it's on them and walk away or kick a**, as the situation requires. Never kiss a**."If you bow before God, you can stand before any man" Amen.
2007-12-21 02:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally ignor them....Stare them dead in the face and not say a word...
If I'm forced to be around someone I dont like or who rubs me the wrong way They mothfckn fault....I dont want to be there in he first place so I'm not going to make nice like I do
2007-12-23 15:37:46 · answer #10 · answered by Olive Crayon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋