Use "I" Statements
One key communication tool is using "I" statements to take ownership of your feelings without blaming. Instead of saying "You never listen," try "I feel frustrated when I'm not heard because understanding is important to me."
Book Reference: NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION by Marshall Rosenberg
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Use "I" Statements
Instead of casting blame and saying things like "you did this" and "you did that," try using "I" statements.
An 'I' statement stops people from becoming defensive when bringing up a topic of concern.
Use “I” statements
Instead of telling others how awful they are, using ‘I statements’ expresses your own feelings and needs, especially related to the topic that is dividing you.
This creates a peaceful resolution based on meeting each other’s needs.
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Category 1: Losers
People who always see negative in everything and put in the least amount of effort or no effort at all. They are least bothered about what is happening around them. They will only crib and complain about how the world is. They will say someth...
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