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Why do people try to tell others what to do?
Humans clearly attend closely to status, an important part of status is dominance, and a key way we show dominance is to tell others what to do. Whoever gets to tell someone else what to do is dominating, and affirming their own status.
How do you react when someone argues with you?
study to provide some concrete strategies.
- Get the feelings out into the open. Rumination only makes things worse.
- Don’t take it personally.
- Find a neutral way to talk to the person.
- Don’t get caught up in arguments you don’t want to have.
- Help give the person some ideas for finding other forms of anger expression.
Why you should stop telling people what to do?
Telling people what to do makes us feel in control. We feel helpful….WHY DOES IT NOT WORK?
- Information is rarely the main problem. There is usually more going on behind the scenes that stops people from moving forward.
- People don’t believe what you believe.
- People don’t have the same skillset and strengths as yours.
What to do when you dont tell people?
George Patton said, “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.”
Is it good to tell people what to do?
Being told what to do eliminates ambiguity, uncertainty, and confusion. When I travel, I’m often told where to go, who to meet, what time to be there. Before going on stage, for example, someone pulls back the curtain and tells me when to step out. There’s freedom in being told what to do.
How do you deal with people telling you what to do?
Let me also tell you something, it might be that you’re actually wrong too in some cases. So do take into consideration what other people say. Think about it and the do the next. Never react. Think before every action and respond. Don’t react. People are telling you what to do because to them, what you’re doing is seen as wrong.
How to deal with people who constantly try to Prove you Wrong?
People who constantly try to show that they’re right and that you’re wrong will naturally make you feel defensive. It’s possible that there’s a germ of truth to what you’re hearing, though, so try to decide if perhaps you’re the one who needs to change. 5. Keep the lines of communication open.
How do you deal with people who constantly make you feel inadequate?
It’s no fun to be with someone who constantly tries to make you feel like you’re inadequate, so you may decide just to stay away from that person completely. However, you might not have a choice. Try to find common ground with such people when they are part of your extended family, or your co-workers or neighbors.
How do you deal with someone who is manipulating you?
If you are trying to deal with someone who is manipulating you, you’ve got a few choices. The first is to decide to do something about it. The second is to be willing to walk away from whatever situation that is in order to ensure your safety. Manipulation is about power, control, and in some cases, cruelty.