Principle of the Week

Principle #17

Try honestly to see things from the other person’s point of view.

Remember that other people may be totally wrong. But they don't think so. Don't condemn them. Any fool can do that.

Try honestly to put yourself in his place.

Cooperativeness in conversation is achieved when you show that you consider the other person's ideas and feelings as important as your own.

Seeing things through another person's eyes may ease tensions when personal problems become overwhelming.

Why should he or she want to do it?