Q&A for How to Be Polite to Everyone

Then just ignore them. If they think that the world revolves around them, then let them be trapped in their own bubble. If you have to be around that person, it's okay to (politely) stand up for yourself. Simply say, "That's fine for you, but I'm not doing it that way."

It's just a way of showing that you are friendly, polite, and not arrogant.

Start by doing simple things like opening a door for a teacher and helping a friend. Then your confidence will build up and you can start doing bigger things.

When you feel like you are going to give an unnecessary comment, try staying silent or just simply nod. Staying silent gives you a bit more time to think about what you could say and be polite, instead of blurting out something rude and getting into trouble.

Share about yourself and your background, and ask open-ended questions about them. If you don't like the direction the conversations going, change the subject.

If you want to keep going out to meals with him, eat ahead of time and just get a drink at the restaurant. Otherwise, suggest other activities. You could grab a coffee or tea instead, or even invite him over to hang out at your house. If you want to make the situation clear, there's nothing rude about saying something like, "I like hanging out with you, but I can't really afford to go out to meals as often as we have been. Can we do something else?"

Here are a few lines: "Hi, what's your name?" "Hi, I'm [insert name here]." Mention something about the class you are in or the job you are working at together. Ask when they started working there, what they're studying in school, or what they packed for lunch. Ask about their family or talk about the weather or their favorite subject in school, etc.

Try to learn to calm yourself down and think through your emotions before reacting to situations or people. This will teach you to be more mindful of your words and behaviors. You may also need some professional help from a therapist to learn how to manage your behavioral issues effectively.

Start with the little things and be consistent. Basic manners and a couple of compliments can go a long way. If a sibling does something big, recognize that as well. Be sincere, and realize that it doesn't take a ton of time to pay a little extra attention to others.

Just tell them that. Say something like, "I'm sorry, I wish I could help, but I'm a student and very short on funds myself."

Go out of your way to perform an act of kindness for someone you don't necessarily like once a week. It will become a habit and you will become more tolerant of them.

Try to be modest when it comes to your talents. People respect modesty more than egotism, and showing off only serves to make people think you think you are better than them.

Whatever you do, be yourself. If you really want to change, be quiet for a week and then slowly change your personality to your liking.

It sounds like you're being pretty judgmental. If you want friends, you're going to have to be a little nicer and a little more open-minded. Join a club or activity that sounds like fun to you. You'll probably meet similar people there. Talk to people and get to know them. You don't have to like everyone, but if you don't give people a chance, you'll never make any friends.

Be polite to them, even if you think they should be knocked out. A lot of people have no manners now and it shows, but as long as you have manners and are respectful, then that's all that matters. Even if the other person you are talking to has none. So, just be kind, or maybe try to leave the conversation with them.

On street corners, you often see little footpaths worn out of the grass made by people cutting the corner through the grass instead of following the pavement. It could be that you've been shouting at your wife for so long that it's become a habit. Break that habit by paying focused attention not to shout every time you speak. After a while, not shouting will become the habit. However, whoever yells first loses. Because if a person has an excellent argument and an insult, they always present the argument first. If you shout, you only do so because you have nothing better to say. Find out what frustrates you, think about what you want, think and feel, and communicate that.

Ending a friendship will always cause some hurt; that can't be avoided. A confrontation often causes a lot of grief for both of you, so perhaps letting it fade out naturally could be your way to go. When she wants to hang out, you 'have other plans'. When you meet, say 'hi' and 'how are you', but don't talk for too long and don't share personal thoughts and feelings. Keep those conversations short. However, instead of ending the friendship altogether, I would strongly recommend you stand up for yourself first: "Look, we're friends! You are mean to me, and that's not right."

Think about being polite as often as you can, and act on it at every opportunity. Sooner or later it will come more naturally, and it will get incorporated into your behavior and thoughts.

Start small. It's okay for things to take a long time. Just start by talking to someone you know okay, asking them to go to a coffee shop or another public place. If you get too scared, that's fine, there's always next time. If you are able to get through coffee with the person, that's a great step. Keep talking to people, just small talk at first, until you feel ready to step out of your comfort zone.

Inform a superior or member of HR of the situation and your want to deal with it directly, and ask if a meeting could be planned for you, the other worker and a member of HR.

Human interaction is something we all crave. It is built into our DNA, our instincts; it's a basic need, like water, shelter and an internet connection. So even though this person doesn't talk much and is shy, you can safely assume the person wants to talk to people. Start from that mindset; you're not introducing the person to a new concept, you're showing a way to satisfy a desire already felt. Beyond that, don't force this person to a party with fifty people in attendance, or in a room with just one other person. Go for a party of four, and invite this person too. Do something outdoors.

A wise rabbit, aka Thumper, once said, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say nothin' at all," in this case, that is very good advice. Think before you speak, and if you know you're prone to outbursts when you're angry, stop and walk away before you say anything. Bite your tongue. This is an issue that is not truly "uncontrollable." If you really cannot manage to curb your impulses, see a therapist.

You just have to get used to doing it. It gets easier. Start by talking to people you already know, like friends and family, and gradually work your way up to talking to strangers.