You could be coldly polite or a warm person depending on how you see others around you.
Talking Points:
- There are two kinds of people, the coldly polite and the warm. They may both follow similar principles of politeness, but come away with different reactions from others. The reason being, is the way they view human nature.
- The coldly polite person may ask questions and really care about the answers but they come across as cold and uninviting to others.
- The warm person puts others at ease and makes others feel comfortable.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe a dinner party or get together you attended but left feeling cold or dissatisfied. What made you feel this way?
- Would you rather go to a formal dinner party or an informal hang out at someone’s house? Why?
- Describe someone you’ve known for years but you still don’t feel really close to them. Why do you feel this way?
- Describe someone you’ve known for a short time, yet you feel like they are one of your closest friends. What is it about them that makes you feel this way?
- Do you see others as strong and mature or as weak and struggling through life? Why do you think you see people this way?
- How does the way you see people affect the way you treat people?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
