I've learnt something meaningful last week in capstone class which I think is an essential component when working in groups and it also applies to situations where we are interacting with our friends.
Emotional intelligence: it is about understanding the feeling of each individual in the group and having empathy for them. It is also about saying thank you to one another and engaging quiet people in expressing their thoughts instead of making them uncomfortable by questioning why are they keeping in silence.
People who are loud and outspoken might not necessarily come out with the best ideas nor are they best at getting things done appropriately. Conversely, quiet people might be the ones generating quality ideas. They tend to arrange their thoughts before putting into words and sharing with peers.
I feel that the habit of showing empathy to others is a virtue. We must understand the differences in each individual and show respect by not doing things that might easily cause them in unease situations.
