What's Your Starting Point? Every room has its own expectations. So do you.
At work, at home and with friends, we bring our own ideas about how people should interact. What feels obvious to us may not be obvious to someone else. And what we expect from others isn't always what we do ourselves.
Explore three familiar social norms. See what you expect from others, what you tend to do yourself and where the two might differ.
6 quick questions · About 1 minute · No right or wrong answers
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Communicate With Respect 1. When someone disagrees with you, how do you prefer them to express it? Tell me directly, even if it's uncomfortable. Be diplomatic and choose their words carefully. Be gentle and sensitive to how I might feel. It depends on the situation.
2. When you disagree with someone, what do you usually do? Say so directly, even if it's uncomfortable. Choose my words carefully. Be gentle and sensitive to how they might feel. It depends on the situation.
Join the Conversation 3. In a group conversation, how do you prefer others to participate? Jump in when they have something to say. Wait for a natural opening before speaking. Make room for quieter voices. It depends on the situation.
4. In a group conversation, what do you usually do? Jump in when I have something to say. Wait for a natural opening. Make room for quieter voices. It depends on the situation.
Build Good Relationships 5. How do you prefer others to stay in touch with you? Reach out regularly, even just to check in. Make time for meaningful conversations or activities. Stay connected without needing frequent contact. It depends on the relationship.
6. How do you usually stay in touch with others? Reach out regularly, even just to check in. Make time for meaningful conversations or activities. Stay connected without needing frequent contact. It depends on the relationship.
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