{"id":2986,"date":"2016-10-06T14:59:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-06T14:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/improving-our-world\/?p=2986"},"modified":"2022-04-05T16:44:30","modified_gmt":"2022-04-05T16:44:30","slug":"10-easy-steps-to-improve-how-you-treat-others","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/improving-our-world\/2016\/10\/06\/10-easy-steps-to-improve-how-you-treat-others\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Easy Steps to Improve How You Treat Others"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We all learn the Golden Rule in kindergarten: treat others how you want to be treated.\u00a0Despite this, we\u00a0find\u00a0ourselves living in a time where people have become extremely desensitized to other human beings and the fact that EVERYONE has\u00a0thoughts and feelings.<\/p>\n

Whether this comes from a defense mechanism, selfishness, lack of caring or lack of realization of what you are doing is offensive and insensitive, we need to change this. We can\u00a0start improving the world is by improving how we treat each other, so here are 10 steps to help you improve the way you treat others:<\/p>\n

1) Learn to be more empathetic<\/strong> –\u00a0Try to understand what others are dealing with and the motives behind their actions. One of the things people crave the most is to be understood by others.<\/p>\n

2) Don\u2019t belittle others<\/strong> –\u00a0Don\u2019t try to make yourself look better by making someone else look worse or pointing out their flaws or failures.<\/p>\n

3) Do not look down on anyone <\/strong>–\u00a0For example, if you label those in poverty as \u201clazy\u201d or \u201cunintelligent,” instead of looking down on them you should educate yourself on the causes of poverty and change your mindset.<\/p>\n

4) Treat everyone and every situation with fairness <\/strong>–\u00a0For this, it is important to understand the differences between equity and equality.\u00a0Equality aims to treat everyone the same, however equity aims at giving everyone what they need to be successful because some people might need more or less than others for\u00a0everyone to receive the same outcome in a situation.<\/p>\n

5) Acknowledge the value of every person you meet\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Every human has value and must be treated with respect, whether they are a cashier, server, professor, or your mom; they deserve respect and should not feel like they have to earn it.<\/p>\n

6) Do not manipulate or deceive anyone for any reason, especially for your own self-gain<\/strong> –\u00a0Do not lie or withhold the truth just to get something from them, especially if they get nothing in return.\u00a0Also, do not pressure anyone into something they do not want to do or that is not in their best interest.\u00a0Realize that everyone is entailed to\u00a0their\u00a0own opinion and it just might differ from your own and that is okay. Just because someone\u2019s opinions, thoughts or beliefs are different does not mean they are wrong and it is rude and disrespectful to assume your views are right or that they make you a better person than others.<\/p>\n

8) Think before you speak, type or post<\/strong> –\u00a0This can be as simple as word choice used to describe a person. For example using words similar to \u201cgirl\u201d or \u201cchick\u201d to describe a woman can be viewed as disrespectful and demeaning.<\/p>\n

9) Do not comment on a person\u2019s physical appearance<\/strong> –\u00a0Even if you intend the comment as a compliment the receiver of the message may not take it this way, and may even find it offensive.\u00a0Instead, it is much more meaningful to comment on something non-physical; it shows you truly know and appreciate this person.\u00a0If you must compliment someone on his, her, or their appearance make it something that person has control over and reflects them as a person, like their outfit, the style of their hair, or their makeup.<\/p>\n

10) Always acknowledge everyone as a whole\u00a0person<\/strong>\u00a0–\u00a0NEVER treat another person as an object or a prize.<\/p>\n

Now you can go out into the world and make your\u00a0kindergarten teacher proud by how you treat others!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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