GIVE
GIVE – How to keep and maintain relationships
entle – be gentle in your delivery and style of speech.
nterested – people feel better when you act interested in them and give them the time and space to respond to you.
alidate – communicating that the other person’s feelings, thoughts, and actions make sense to you.
asy manner – be lighthearted. Use a little humor. Smile. The way we deliver a message can make a big difference in how it is likely to be received.
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