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Step 7: Put Positive Interpretation on Other People's Behavior
In the absence of sufficient facts, people instinctively put a negative interpretation on
others' actions or inactions. Some people suffer from "paranoia"; they think the world is
out to get them. That is not true. By starting on a positive note, we have a better chance
of building a pleasing personality resulting in good relationships.
For example, how often have we put through a call and not gotten a reply from the other
party for two days and the first thought that comes to our mind is, "They never cared to
return my call" or "They ignored me." That is negative. Maybe:
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they tried, but couldn't get through
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they left the message we didn't get
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they had an emergency
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they never got the message
There could be many reasons. It is worth giving the benefit of doubt to the other person
and starting on a positive note.