Socially

So I've been on hiatus for a week now and finally had the opportunity to drink socially with some of the people I work with. I did my best not to be the guy who made the drunk a$$ hole out of himself, and succeed rather easily.

One important thing I picked up on, which I felt was key, was I constantly found myself in situations listening to other people who have reached a very mild amount of success gabbing incessantly about their accomplishments and talent. I sat politely and listened, and restrained myself from showing how boring and annoying they were.

I know that it's key not to make any enemies, but the fact of the matter is YOU ARE NOT GOING TO LIKE EVERYONE YOU WORK WITH. In fact, there will be some people who are just genuinely horrible people. But it's important to

A. Treat them with the same respect as everyone else.

B. Don't EVER complain to a coworker about another coworker. It will get around, people will talk.

I have found myself in a unique position. Being on a show where it is common to have a conversation with the director or EP's on any given day. It is a small cast/crew and everyone treats each other like family. In fact, many of them are. If you find yourself on a small crew, you must stay positive and speak highly of everyone. If there is an air of descent in your voice people will pick up on that and most likely will not side with some dopey intern over their coworker.

Bottom line...STAY POSITIVE!