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Daily Happiness Journal #47may 30th 2020when you need to criticise
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thought for the day
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2. Talk of the thing, not of the person. This way they are not so likely to react negatively.
3. Don't generalize, talk only of the particular mistake that was made. This will keep the focus tight and your "meeting" won't go all over the place. Also it will be over sooner, which is probably a relief to you both.
4. Explain the consequences caused by the behaviour / mistake the other person has done. Don't blame, just state the consequences.
5. Do not remind them of old mistakes. The situation is probably already unpleasant for them, and they often think you don't approve of them as a person.
6. Only use first hand knowledge. No hearsay. Just facts.
7. Discuss how to avoid repeating the mistake. "Do you think we might try this the next time...?" Get them involved in the idea, if you get them to say "yes", all the better.
8. Done. Do not return to the issue again. And encourage the person that you know they can do well next time.
We all make mistakes. And it is ok. After all - we are "only" human.
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"Keep you face always towards the sunshine - and shadows will fall behind you." - Walt Whitman |
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