Let the other man save his face
Letting one save face! How vitally important that is! And how few of us ever stop to think of it! We ride roughshod over the feelings of others, getting our own way, finding fault, issuing...READ MORE
No one likes to take orders
You might consider this . . . Do you think that would work? What do you think of . . .? Maybe if we were to phase it this way it would be better. Always give people the opportunity to do...READ MORE
Talk about your own mistakes first
It isn’t nearly so difficult to listen to a recital of your faults if the person criticizing begins by humbly admitting that he, too, is far from impeccable. Admitting one’s...READ MORE
How to criticize – and not be hated for it
Many people begin their criticism with sincere praise followed by the word “but” and ending with a critical statement. For example, in trying to change a child’s careless...READ MORE