151 Quick Ideas to Improve Your People Skills This doesn't mean we should ignore problems, overlook shoddy efforts, or disregard inappropriate behavior. But it does mean that we should be treating others with the same respect we would ask them to use in their dealings with us. Oh, wait. Does this sound familiar? Yep. The Golden Rule (revisit Idea 14). Epilogue Remember that it always starts with you. You set the tone for your relationships with others by your behavior toward them.