THE KNOW IT ALL

Is the most annoying person to be around. When I find myself commenting too much on situations, I force myself to stop. No one knows everything. By letting someone else actually comment or have an opinion without a retort, the most respectful thing happens. Asking someone for their point of view and listening, makes friends. Especially with little children, they must be validated. Even if we could add information, it is best to ask questions- to let the other person answer. The workplace is live with the know it alls!!!! Are you a know it all? Or do you grow tired of the know it all? Even if you could add corrected information, can you let the subject drop so someone else can shine?

LOOSE LIPS

Sink ships is an amazing statement. When trusted with confidential information, the important consideration is to tell no one. When someone has shared with me, I always finish the conversation by stating " you know I will keep this confidential." If it is a counselling session, it is a given. Conversations with friends, colleagues that reveal very private matters should be kept private. It is up to the person to whom they share their lives. Remember knowledge can be power for some people. Be careful who you let through your front door! Isn't it interesting no matter where you work, how the rumours start and what the rumours might be? I love it when the rumours are so off base, it brings tears of laughter to my face. I often ask the question- why do you need to know? In my profession, so much personal information is discovered about people that others' problems or pain are not spectator sports!!! Does it make me feel better if someone's life sucks? Not really! I have learnt from a young age to keep my friends close but my enemies closer. It has always been on my bucket list to be a trusted friend and luckily I too have some friends that are trustworthy!