Tips @ work #01 - Never offend people

A quick question - What kind of people would not get their face slapped by others?

Answer?

Those who often radiate warmth and have a ready smile for everyone and every situation.

Long time ago in China, people already observed this and came up with a idiom, "伸手不打笑脸人。” In literal translation, it means one would not slapped someone with a ready smile on the face.
Why?
Why would they not do that?
The kind of energy that radiate from a smiling person is so positive that it is very difficult for anyone to smash that accumulation of positive energy. (Of course, we are not talking about fake people with fake smile. Those who smiled like that will be detected straightaway.And what do people do with them? Ignore them.)

This does not apply just to the physical smile. It also applies to the communications at work in daily lives. If you are courteous and friendly, you will find that good things will multiply. It might sound very tiring and troublesome with a lot of protocol, but ultimately it benefits you.

Why?

It is the positive energy.

It keeps you healthy and as you accumulate more positive energy for yourself, it influences others as positive energy is transferable.

You may ask how does the positive energy link up with the title?

Well, if you keep up with those positive energy, you will abide by it and try to find ways to sustain it and as a result, one will not offend people.

The consequences of offending people can be quite significant although the impact may not be seen until months or years later.

Think about other dept's head, PA to your boss, your colleagues.
If you offended them or disregard some basic manners, they will definitely pose as obstacles to the goals in your life.
I have seen how a man who has creative ideas to change certain customs when he organises a company function. There is innovation but he failed to pay homage to the sponsors who has helped out in the last function. In my opinion, the basic courtesy is to call and thank the person for the help rendered in the past and outline your plans to him so that he would not feel left out or feel that one is disrespectful towards him.
What happens to the man is the sponsor got angry and tried in some ways create obstacles for him.

Think of the tradeoffs, basic courtesy and humbleness with a smile, you will get a cordial friend at least. Or aloof and strong-headed, you will get another rival.

Which one is more worth your effort?