By Linda Tancs
To be well mannered is rooted in the Bible. You need look no further than the Golden Rule in Matthew 7:12 (NIV): “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you….” The Golden Rule encourages the development of conscience, the ridding of offense toward God and others (Acts 24:16).
So how well-mannered are you with your clients? Are you human—or humane? What would your best or worst client have to say about that? As the oft-used expression goes, people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care. That applies to your staff as well as your clients. How often do you acknowledge those with whom you work? For instance, do you give feedback regularly? Do you care how the message is delivered—or received? Authentic communication—that which is open, direct and honest—builds trust and understanding. What kind of foundation are you building from?
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