Should you tell people what you really think?

Should you tell people what you really think?

Our thinking may be based on skewed perceptions of them or what is wanted, that are in turn based on beliefs and fears around criticism, conflict, disappointment and rejection. It’s also safe to say that we tell people what we think they want to hear based on what we also think that we’re going to gain.

How do you tell people what you think of them?

How To Tell Someone You Like Them (And NOT Ruin The Friendship)

1. Don’t make it a big deal.
2. Decide whether to do it in person or via text.
3. Pick your moment.
4. Do it ASAP.
5. Keep it to yourself.
6. Give yourself a confidence boost.
7. Just ask them out on a date first.
8. Make things clear, but don’t obsess over the precise words.

How do you tell people what they don’t want to hear?

What to Do or Say?

1. Set the stage for the conversation, framing it in a neutral and constructive way.
2. Seek first to understand their perspective by asking questions.
3. Make sure the other person feels heard by validating their experience and feelings.
4. Communicate your decision and perspective.

How do you think of what to say?

Immediate strategies for being able think of things to say

1. Go in with an overall approach for making conversation.
2. Pay attention and keep up with the conversation going on around you.
3. Don’t filter yourself too much when trying to think of something to say.
4. Don’t fret too much about saying generic things.

How do I get better at telling people?

7 ways to tell people what to do:

1. Agree on the destination.
2. Understand people.
3. Build teams who love to do what needs to be done, then tell them to do it.
4. Tell people to do more of what they love.
5. Tell people what to do so they can participate in something bigger than themselves.
6. Remove barriers and obstacles.