I respectfully disagree

OK, fine.

So you can’t agree with EVERYBODY.

That doesn’t mean you have to be a jerk about it.

You can still oppose someone’s viewpoint while maintaining your approachability.

See, responding to someone by saying, “I disagree” might make her feel…

o Stupid
o Wrong
o Resistant
o Defensive
o Threatened
o Personally attacked

And that’s no good.

So, here’s my suggestion.

Try saying, “I (respectfully) disagree.”

It’s more approachable because it…

o Loosens the blow
o Positively frames the argument
o Shows esteem for others’ viewpoints
o Makes room for both sides of the story
o Demonstrates a willingness to open a mutually shared space for discussion

Yep. Respectfully. One simple word changes everything.

LET ME ASK YA THIS…
What’s your favorite word that changes everything?

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