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Quick Ideas 36 to 38 Recognize that everyone has a right to their opinions and val- ues, even if they disagree with yours. Agree to disagree, and move forward with your tasks. The key tolerance you need to develop is for those people who don't have the skills or knowledge you do. Someone makes a mis- take because she is not as good at something as you are. Don't fly off the handle; that will surely damage any relationship you may have with her. Work with her. Understand her shortcomings and offer to help her overcome those shortcomings in knowledge or skills. After all, you want her to tolerate your shortcomings, don't you? Epilogue We all need a little tolerance for differences and weak- nesses in order to create successful working relationships.