🐧 EVERYDAY LIFE⚡ 19 SEC
Start with "I" instead of "you," and your request is easier to hear 💬
The You Trap
When you ask for something, starting with "you" sounds like blaming.
Socks Example
Instead of "Put away your socks!", try saying, "It helps me if you put them in the washing machine."
Start With I
When "I" is the subject, the other person does not feel blamed so much.
⚡ TRY IT
"You" or "I"? Pick your words
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Socks are on the floor again.
Loud music late at night.
Your friend is late again.
…?
"Why are you so angry?!" 💢
"Oh, sorry! I will do it!" 💗
Which way will you say it? Tap one.
💡 Try the "I…" way next time.
🎯 3 out of 3! "I" messages work like magic.
🙂 Good! Start with "I" every time.
💥 So many fights… Try the "I…" side!
Same Request
Even with the same request, it is heard in a very different way.
📚 I learned this from the Japanese blog "Panda no Ondo".
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