Every day we interact with people. Some of the conversations are pleasant and some are not fun at all. For the ones that are not fun, we usually try to be nice and stick with the conversation (at least some of us). However, our gut sometimes tells us to walk away. Below are five situations that we should walk away from because our reputation is everything.
1. Very Strong Opinions – Usually, it is okay to let the other person voice his/her opinions. However, there can be times when peoples’ strong opinions can make a conversation one-sided and uncomfortable. Also, when meeting someone, it is not a good idea to get into a heated discussion. Staying in this conversation too long can be damaging. Just make sure that you leave gracefully.
2. Negativity Towards Others – Every once in awhile we find ourselves in a conversation in which someone is attacking another person’s character, actions, etc. Whether you feel the same way or not, it is not a good idea to participate in this type of conversation. You need to be careful because you don’t want people to find out that you may have talked behind their backs. It is better to act neutral in these situations.
3. High Pressure Sales – Networking is about getting to know others before you try to do business with each other. In some situations, people come across too strong and try to sell you something immediately. These conversations can be uncomfortable and frankly are not worth you time. We are all busy so we need to choose who we spend our time with so gracefully exit these conversations. In addition, these people don’t understand the value of building relationships.
4. One-Sided Relationships – As you build many relationships simultaneously with various people, you will get a good sense of who values your relationship with them. If you find yourself in a situation in which someone only asks for help and never helps you, then you need to re-evaluate the relationship. A good and effective relationship should be two-sided with both of you are helping each other. Because your time is valuable, it may not be worth maintaining these types of relationships.
5. Your Gut is Not Comfortable - When your gut tells you to walk away that is usually enough. For whatever reason, you may not feel comfortable with a particular person or situation. When this happens, it is good to walk way. We can’t always explain the reasons why we feel this way.
What other situations would cause you to walk away?
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