Corporate business is ruthless and being bad minded seems to be rewarded.
Bad behavior, but perhaps a positive mind for bad behavior would help make the behavior worse :D
For you for sure, an easy going nature and friendly disposition is a huge plus. Can you imagine a first time diver coming in and meeting with a neurotic and tense instructor?
I have a few dive instructor friends back in Cairns and they all seem to have a similar "beach attitude"
I like people in my dive shop to feel right at home. I border line abuse the regulars cos they love it as it makes them feel comfortable as its how friends are with each other. It's worked for me very well. Be as natuaral as possible and pay attention to people as people. It's what I want when i go places
This is how I do it at work too. Build a relationship until friends enough to tease each other about anything. I start teasing well before most others - but they learn fast.
Be the change :D
yup, this is the way