Introduction to Social Intelligence

Title:         Introduction to Social Intelligence

Social Intelligence can be defined as The ability to get along well with others and to get them to cooperate with you.

Activity no 1:

(Self-understanding)

(Annoying People)

1.Think of one person (at least one) whose company you do not enjoy. What about these people annoys you?

2.Do they say things inappropriately or at inappropriate times?

3.Are they rude or crude?

4.Do they have dissimilar interests?

5.Write down as many characteristics as you can remember.

(Agreeable People)

1.Think of one person (at least one) whose company you enjoy one of those special people.

2.What about these people do you like?

3.Are they supportive?

4.Do they share similar interests?

5.Do they behave appropriately in public?

6.Do they not embarrass you?

7.Write down as many characteristics as you can remember.

Compare and Place the characteristics of these two types of people side by side on your paper.

1.What do you avoid?

2.What do you seek out?

3.Most people see positive behaviors to be more attractive than negative behaviors.

Toxic vs. Nourishing

These terms toxic and nourishing show the contrast between the two types of behavior.

Toxic behaviors cause others to feel devalued, inadequate, angry, frustrated, or guilty.

Nourishing behaviors cause others to feel valued, capable, loved, respected, and appreciated.

Mention what type of behavior you have and why?

Activity no 1:

(Self-understanding)

(Annoying People)

1.Think of one person (at least one) whose company you do not enjoy. What about these people annoys you?

Once I met a person whose behavior annoyed me. He was my uncle. Actually It was stated that he talked too much but listen nothing. I feel too much bore in his company.

2.Do they say things inappropriately or at inappropriate times?

 Yes, he said things inappropriately. He tried to praise himself in every field. His conversation did not give me any advantage. My meeting with that person was only the wastage of time.

3.Are they rude or crude?

His behavior was very rude. His behavior showed that he cares for no one.

4.Do they have dissimilar interests?

Yes, he has dissimilar interests. He wasted his time in the improper way.

5.Write down as many characteristics as you can remember.

Ø  Boring Personality

Ø  Inappropriate things

Ø  Misbehave in public

Ø  Rude

Ø  Waste time in none senses

Ø  Dissimilar interest

Ø  Too much talk

Ø   Listen less

 

(Agreeable People)

1.Think of one person (at least one) whose company you enjoy one of those special people.

One I met a person whose behavior was very friendly. Although I met him first time but his behavior was very nice. I feel that I am his old friend.

2.What about these people do you like?

Yes, I like these people. The people like him pay attention to the others views. I like this thing of these people.

3.Are they supportive?

He was very supportive person. He supported me on my right ideology. He tried to guide me at right way.

4.Do they share similar interests?

Yes, he shows similar interests. He does not waste his time in non-senses. He take great care of his time and preach to do so.

5.Do they behave appropriately in public?

Yes, he behaves appropriately. He likes to listen other one.

6.Do they not embarrass you?

No, he does not embarrass me. In fact, he appreciates me on my good task and encourage me to do more and more.

7.Write down as many characteristics as you can remember.

Ø  Interesting personality

Ø  Appropriate behave in public

Ø  Friendly nature

Ø  Appreciating personality

Ø  Similar interests  

Comparison:

Compare and Place the characteristics of these two types of people side by side on your paper.

1.What do you avoid?

Ø  Too much talk

Ø  Misbehave in public

Ø  Waste of time in none-senses

2.What do you seek out?

Ø  Similar interests

Ø  Friendly nature

Ø  Appropriate behave in public 

3.Most people see positive behaviors to be more attractive than negative behaviors.

It is due to:

Ø  Better image among other

Ø  Friendly nature

Ø  Appreciating behavior in public

Toxic vs. Nourishing

These terms toxic and nourishing show the contrast between the two types of behavior.

Toxic behaviors cause others to feel devalued, inadequate, angry, frustrated, or guilty.

Nourishing behaviors cause others to feel valued, capable, loved, respected, and appreciated.

Mention what type of behavior you have and why?

I have nourishing behavior although if anyone quarrel me but I am capable to bear it. I loved the persons who loves me. I give respect to everyone’s opinion because I want to become an appropriate person.