Not so random, really. These came out of some very real issues I've had with someone at work ...
1. "Random thoughts of life: Until proven otherwise, it is usually a good idea to begin any interaction with the basic attitude that each party has an intrinsic intent towards good will, and mutually beneficial outcomes. In other words, don't assume someone is out to get you."
2. "Random thoughts of life: Being offensively defensive doesn't get you anywhere. Learn to let things slide. Let other people think awful things about you without comment, the truth will out."
1. "Random thoughts of life: Until proven otherwise, it is usually a good idea to begin any interaction with the basic attitude that each party has an intrinsic intent towards good will, and mutually beneficial outcomes. In other words, don't assume someone is out to get you."
2. "Random thoughts of life: Being offensively defensive doesn't get you anywhere. Learn to let things slide. Let other people think awful things about you without comment, the truth will out."
3. "Random thoughts of life: Unless there's immediate danger of life or limb, let other people be wrong. If they're ready, they'll ask for help. Offering it before they realise they need it will only make them feel stupid, potentially causing them to become offensively defensive. Refer to previous."
4. "Random thoughts of life: If someone's watching you do something and you don't *really* know what you're doing, invite them to speak up if they have a better way of doing things. It will save time, create an environment of positive interaction and provide a learning/teaching opportunity that will benefit both parties. Conversely, if you know the person watching you doesn't have a clue, take the opportunity to talk through what you're doing and invite questions. Again with the learning/teaching."
5. "Random thoughts of life: If someone has spent considerable effort on a task, it's probably not a good idea to walk in and ridicule them mercilessly for not doing as good a job as you could have done. You might find a distinct lack of interest the next time you assign a task."
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