http://playingwell.org/2009/12/12/what-a-bit-of-encouragement-can-yield/ Cross-cultural strategies for transforming conflict and other life challenges Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:17:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://playingwell.org/2009/12/12/what-a-bit-of-encouragement-can-yield/comment-page-1/#comment-292 Brian Lynch Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:22:55 +0000 http://playingwell.org/?p=910#comment-292 A sibling to encouragement is the ability to graciously accept encouragement. Even when you feel unworthy of the compliment, the bridge-building response is "That's so kind of you to say." Again, it acknowledges the content, emotion and impact of the message; whereas saying, "Oh I don't deserve that" tells the speaker that his opinion is flawed. A sibling to encouragement is the ability to graciously accept encouragement. Even when you feel unworthy of the compliment, the bridge-building response is “That’s so kind of you to say.” Again, it acknowledges the content, emotion and impact of the message; whereas saying, “Oh I don’t deserve that” tells the speaker that his opinion is flawed.

]]> http://playingwell.org/2009/12/12/what-a-bit-of-encouragement-can-yield/comment-page-1/#comment-287 Adel Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:09:23 +0000 http://playingwell.org/?p=910#comment-287 i agree with you... even though they might blush but they are glad to hear that... i wish all people would encourage others by stating the good things.... i agree with you…
even though they might blush but they are glad to hear that…
i wish all people would encourage others by stating the good things….

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