Parents used to always tell their children, "Now you play nice." But rudeness and bad behavior is growing, especially in the workplace. As The New York Times points out, "How we treat one another at work matters. Insensitive interactions have a way of whittling away at people's health, performance, and souls." The results of a recent study shows that acting civil pays off. The article notes that "those seen as civil were twice as likely to be viewed as leaders." The story concludes with a great reminder for all of us: "In every interaction, you have a choice: Do you want to lift people up or hold them down?"

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Wait a minute, I recall reading that somewhere before. Hum, maybe Ephesians 4:29 or Philippians 2:3-4.