Tell Them What You Like
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Summary
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When giving feedback, focus on what you want someone to do next time, not just what they did wrong.
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I learned this from my personal experience with Alex and my nails. Instead of asking what he didn’t like, I asked what he would prefer.
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By asking for future preferences, you make expectations clear and actionable.
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This approach shifts feedback from being critical to being constructive and forward-looking.
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Always try to understand what the other person likes, so you can meet their expectations better.
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Clear and positive communication is key to improving any relationship or task.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest implementing feedback that focuses on what someone should do next time, rather than just pointing out what they did wrong. This way, you make your expectations clear and actionable. For example, if you run a small business and an employee makes a mistake, instead of saying, "You did this wrong," try saying, "Next time, I would like you to do it this way."
Think about preferences and make it a habit to ask what the other person would prefer in the future. This clears up confusion and makes it easier for everyone to understand what is expected. For instance, if a client doesn’t like your service, ask them what they would prefer next time. This turns the feedback into something constructive and forward-looking.
Also, always aim to understand what the other person likes or prefers. If you are in a partnership or a business, this can help you meet expectations better and improve your relationships. For example, if you’re an entrepreneur working directly with customers, ask them about their preferences upfront so you can tailor your product or service to meet their expectations better.
Clear and positive communication is key to improving relationships and tasks. This doesn’t take much time or money but can have high value. For instance, a quick feedback form asking for future preferences can help improve customer satisfaction.
Shift your feedback approach to be more focused on future actions. Instead of criticizing what went wrong, discuss what can be done next time to make things right. This method is simple and can easily be implemented to bring high value to personal growth and business practices.
