1. Call him "boss": As dumb as it looks like, it will impress him and you'll score your first points with him immediately.
2. Call him on the phone: You don't need a reason to call him; it's enough to ask how he is doing. You shouldn't waste hours talking and gossiping. Keep it to the basics (how is he, how kids are fine etc...)
3. Don't criticize your office-mate in front of your boss: Be aware that he'll always take his side, no matter if he is right or not.
4. Subordinates: As much as his views irritate you, try to maintain fairly and normally relationship.
If all else fails and you have a problem with your boss, don't argue with him but address your HR boss to take care of it.
Some rules to make your work easier:
1. Call him "boss": As dumb as it looks like, it will impress him and you'll score your first points with him immediately.
2. Call him on the phone: You don't need a reason to call him; it's enough to ask how he is doing. You shouldn't waste hours talking and gossiping. Keep it to the basics (how is he, how kids are fine etc...)
3. Don't criticize your office-mate in front of your boss: Be aware that he'll always take his side, no matter if he is right or not.
4. Subordinates: As much as his views irritate you, try to maintain fairly and normally relationship.
If all else fails and you have a problem with your boss, don't argue with him but address your HR boss to take care of it.
A little patience and it should work out.