Above all, be kind. And then be kind. And then be kind some more. This does not mean be a pushover or a people pleaser. Just give the people the benefit of the doubt. Don’t assume. And learn.
Expect people to be funny with you. To be off with you. Then it is not a surprise. Keep your equanimity. Keep calm and carry on.
And when things go wrong, keep calm and don’t start blaming people.
And for goodness’ sake, don’t be someone who punches down at minorities at the drop of a hat. Use your brain.
That will do for today.
Let me know how you get on.
I am going to do my best. What else can we do?