There are people who confuse the idea of being sincere with the attitude of saying everything they think and say in front of another person, as if they were very sincere by the fact of doing so. Sincerity is actually based on respect for the other, but also for oneself. There are different ways of saying things. It is important that when you have something to say, you choose the way you feel comfortable in the long run. It is also important to know how to be sincere without hurting another person, in order to continue with the relationship from a good point and not after having suffered on both sides.
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- Think that a person listens to you
- The power of empathy
- How to communicate
Think that a person listens to you.
Think that you are talking to a person who has feelings, it is not an object that neither feels nor suffers. Therefore, take into account the sensitivity of the other in your dialogue to maintain a human tone. Therefore, it is very important to find
The power of empathy.
In reality, true empathy is not that which arises from treating the other as you would like to be treated but from addressing the other person understanding what your needs are since they are different from yours.
How to communicate.
Avoid wallowing in the same subject and going around and around the same point. Have a linear, simple and short speech so that the other person can assimilate the information as soon as possible, but without charging them with so much negativity that you leave them without the strength to defend themselves.
Find a good place to speak, watch your tone and avoid destructive criticism and subjective evaluations. You can give concrete examples of situations so that the interlocutor takes charge of what you want to say.
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