Recently, I went on a overseas business conference in Shanghai with a colleague of mine, B. Some other colleagues has mentioned that he was not an easy person to work with. I was initially sceptical about my ability to interact with him. Afterall, I do not know much about him prior to this trip. Our interaction during the trip was brought to a more intense level after we decided to save more money by staying together in the same room - as the per diem allowances was insufficient for us to stretch our budget in the most expensive city in China.
But this trip has made us closer friends & I found out 3 good points after this friend of mine:
1. Positivity
He was always positive about the outcome of things. And this was one trait that connected me to him. Afterall, I am generally a more positive person. To find someone who can see the same side of things - is always a blessing in disguise.
2. Friendliness
In a foreign land, he greeted strangers as if they were his friends. Maybe I was in my comfort zone - being in a land where Mandarin was my link to the citizens. Maybe it was indeed his ability to connect to strangers, his willingness to make that first move - that will always enable people to welcome him without any barriers.
3. Ability to Give Praise
He was able to give praise when it is due. That always brings a smile to people's faces. It could go down to as simple as helping to book a taxi, but to have an eye to notice and the sincerity to give that compliment, it meant acknowledgement for any receiving party.
1. Positivity
He was always positive about the outcome of things. And this was one trait that connected me to him. Afterall, I am generally a more positive person. To find someone who can see the same side of things - is always a blessing in disguise.
2. Friendliness
In a foreign land, he greeted strangers as if they were his friends. Maybe I was in my comfort zone - being in a land where Mandarin was my link to the citizens. Maybe it was indeed his ability to connect to strangers, his willingness to make that first move - that will always enable people to welcome him without any barriers.
3. Ability to Give Praise
He was able to give praise when it is due. That always brings a smile to people's faces. It could go down to as simple as helping to book a taxi, but to have an eye to notice and the sincerity to give that compliment, it meant acknowledgement for any receiving party.
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