Ten Commandments

of Human Relations

Alas! I stumbled across this gem today while rummaging through boxes from my past.

1. Speak to People.
There is nothing so nice as a cheerful word of greeting.

2. Smile at People.
It takes 72 muscles to frown, only 14 to smile.

3. Call People by Name.
The sweetest music to anyone's ears is the sound of his/her name.

4. Be Friendly and Helpful.
If you would have friends, be a friend.

5. Be Cordial.
Speak and act as if everything you do is a genuine pleasure.

6. Be Genuinely Interested in People.
You can like almost everybody if you try.

7. Be Generous with Praise – Cautious with criticism.

8. Be Considerate with the Feelings of Others.
There is usually three sides to a controversy: yours, the other fellow's and the right side.

9. Be Alert to Give Service.
What counts most in life is what we do for others.

10. Add to this a Good Sense of Humor, a Big Dose of Patience and a Dash of Humility and you will be rewarded many fold.


Passing the Peace Along Life's Road.