What does it take–a few minutes–to NOT make a nasty comment? Or, to make a person feel welcome? What about asking someone to lunch or coffee or to go to a concert with you, someone who needs a friend or who is doing something good for you?

What’s in it for you? Not sniping is a such a small thing in the grand scheme of things. It shows you have a degree of self control. Being petty with someone you don’t like–or think you don’t like–may be hard at first but the rewards you will reap will be worth it.

Rise above and do yourself proud. Be kind to those around you every day. And get the reputation of being someone whom anyone would want to work with and be with and live with.