Those of us that tend to be more agreeable, warm, honest, and humble typically report getting along better with others and having happier relationships.

No surprise there, but that’s not to say that we lack those characteristics if we have difficulty getting along with others.

Effective listening skills can be just as important as expressing yourself well verbally and nonverbally.

Let’s talk about getting along with others.

Getting Along With Others

What Are The Characteristics Of Getting Along With Others?

Getting along with others involves both effective communication skills and a willingness to interact with people in a number of different ways.

Being generally agreeable and flexible in one’s thinking tends to help. 

How Do You Get Along Socially?

• Start conversations with others.
• Be friendly.
• Respond to small talk if others initiate it.
• Chat with your co-workers at appropriate times.
• Offer compliments to your acquaintances or co-workers.
• Invite others to join you in after-work activities.

Why Is It Hard To Get Along With Everyone?

You could have issues getting along with others if you’re generally defensive, easily offended, or an argumentative type.

One reason could be that you’re trying to relate to people on a more practical or logical level, when what they’re looking for is empathy or just a shoulder to cry on.

How Can I Get Along Better With Others?

• Be polite and positive.
• Be honest and sincere.
• Listen closely to others.
• Keep an open mind.
• Try to understand.
• Let yourself be vulnerable.
• Show genuine interest in others.
• Seek out common ground.

What Do You Call A Person Who Easily Gets Along With Others?

Many sociable types are also thought of as affable, cordial, genial, or gracious.

Being sociable describes a genuine liking for the companionship of others.

How Do You Deal With Not Getting Along With Someone?

• Try empathizing with those you may not like.
• Don’t let dislike turn into disrespect.
• Accept the situation, be as cordial as possible.
• Maintain some distance and keep boundaries.
• Don’t gossip or insult them behind their back.
• If they have done something wrong, try forgiving them.

Why Do We Not Like Some People?

When we don’t get along with someone, it can sometimes be because we don’t feel emotionally safe with them.  The way they think or behave might threaten us in some way, who we are, or what we value.

If we don’t feel safe, we might subconsciously see them as wrong, bad, or beneath us.

How To Get People To Like You?

• Make eye contact.
• Use positive body language.
• Ask questions about someone’s interests.
• Share a story about yourself.
• Be a good listener.
• Have a sense of humour and show people that you like having fun.

Why Do I Not Like Being Around People?

The reasons behind our aversion to social situations could be complex, ranging from past traumatic experiences, stress-induced behaviours, or mental illness.

It could be conditions like social anxiety disorder or depression that can intensify our negative feelings toward spending time with others.

Just because we are not as social as others is also very typical and normal, and doesn’t mean there is anything “wrong” with us at all.

Some of us may exhibit more introverted tendencies and prefer to be alone.

How Can I Be More Effective In Dealing With Others?

• Be quiet and just listen.
• Be aware of your tone.
• Avoid robotic responses.
• Ask more questions.

Final Thoughts

What about you, do you have trouble getting along with someone specific, or are you the type that gets along with everyone?

Learning to respect people’s ability to have their own opinions and beliefs is important. 

Disagreements are a part of human interaction, not everyone has to think exactly as we do.

We can try being more understanding, forgiving and gracious in your dealings with others.

Thanks for reading, please comment or follow the links.

Sources and other reading:

5 Rules For Getting Along

How To Make New Friends

The Value Of Friendship[

Dealing With Conflict

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