Rudeness, ineffective in building relationships!
Rudeness: “You see it one time and it changes something in your mind and this activation changes the way you interpret the world…You’ll interpret your interactions in the world as more rude and then respond to this perceived rudeness as rude….It doesn’t just happen and end, It happens and spreads” (Researcher and lead writer Trevor Foulk: Source).
We don’t invite people who are purposely rude to our house or our celebrations. Why invite them into our minds? What do we do when rude attitudes, sarcasm and impoliteness is the rule where we work? Rudeness is a sign of disrespect and what do you do as a result?
Being polite is a Positive Choice
Yes, there is a benefit to understanding communication styles, cultural and national differences. That’s pretty heady stuff, but it doesn’t speak to the heart. If what we see being done or said sends off our personal alarm – that could be a trigger for us that there is rampant rudeness present. #rampantrudeness. It’s a virus that creeps into many corporate cultures, dismantles customer service, destroys the best attempts at inclusion and leaves individuals wondering “How do I get through the day and do my best work?”
What can we do about rudeness?
- Link our behaviors to OUR core values
- Treat others the way you want to be treated.
- If it doesn’t feel good, don’t do it.
- And a big one for Positively Powerful People: Be responsible. Give up being a victim of anything, of anyone and of any circumstances.
