to communicate well
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to communicate well
There are five apology languages:
Expressing regret (“I feel ashamed for how I hurt you.”)
Accepting responsibility (“I was wrong for doing that to you.”)
Genuinely repent (“I can only imagine how much pain I caused, I am so sorry. I won’t do that again. Next time, I will do _____ differently.”)
Making restitution (“This is how I will make it up to you
Offering undivided attention and curiosity not only lowers the temperature of a conversation but can change its outcome
Guy Itzchakov • Why Listening Well Can Make Disagreements Less Damaging
The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education
Alain de Botton • 6 highlights
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Very early, I had a teacher who told me, “You have to choose carefully what you want to say. You can’t just say everything is wrong. People won’t like it.” So, I praise a lot of people all the time. I say what is good. I could stand on stage and say, “You are all ignorant,” but I don’t. I say, “I don’t know either.” So, I think it’s best to avoid... See more