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How to not be dismissive #shorts

Name: How to not be dismissive #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-02-18T20:00:10+00:00
Duration: 35 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this short video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, explains how to avoid being dismissive during arguments by taking ownership of one’s words and actions. She…

18 Feb 2024 · 1 min

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In this short video, Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP, explains how to avoid being dismissive during arguments by taking ownership of one’s words and actions. She critiques the common phrase “I’m sorry you feel that way” as a non-apology that shifts blame, and offers concrete alternatives such as “I’m sorry that my behavior made you feel that way” or a simple, sincere “I’m sorry.” The advice emphasizes genuine responsibility in apologies to improve interpersonal communication.

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How to not be dismissive in an argument. It's easy. Just take ownership of your own words and your own actions instead of pushing it off on the other person. For example, if you say, "I'm sorry you feel that way" to somebody, it's not an apology at all. It's very dismissive because you take zero ownership of your own words and your own actions. Instead, try something like, "I'm sorry that my behavior or my conduct, my actions, my words made you feel that way." Or, Just try, "I'm sorry," period. But at least take ownership for what you're doing. So try that and follow me.