Social intelligence

When joining a new social group; whether a job, an evening class or encountering unfamiliar people socially, it is useful to tune-in to the group.
Instead of imposing your ideas upon others, you recognise that you have entering into a pre-existing social scenario.
The onus is upon you to adapt.

Social intelligence is all about:

1. Quietly entering a new social scenario
2. Setting aside your own notions, opinions, expectations and judgements
3. Accurately observing the customs, practices and interactions of others
4. Acquiring an understanding of how people interact
5. Learning the dress code
6. Listening to how people speak with one another
7. Recognising how authority figures are addressed
8. Adopting the necessary skills for successful and productive interaction with an unfamiliar group

Rather than standing out or feeling awkward, you smoothly harmonise with other people.
You will be accepted and liked without undue effort.
It will be far easier to have a fruitful relationship with others because you are no longer an 'outsider'.