Comment Comment by ryanmcbride The rules I have for myself when giving advice are:1. Unsolicited advice is always criticism.2. LISTEN TO THEIR ACTUAL PROBLEM ALL THE WAY.3. Never tell someone what they should do, tell them what you would do in that situation.4. Remember that the purpose of giving advice is just to illuminate options, not to have someone follow what you recommend to the letter.5. As the advice giver understand that you could be the one who is wrong.It's never about trying to convince someone to do what you want, it's about showing them an option and letting them decide. parent ryanmcbride 2 years ago
1. Unsolicited advice is always criticism.
2. LISTEN TO THEIR ACTUAL PROBLEM ALL THE WAY.
3. Never tell someone what they should do, tell them what you would do in that situation.
4. Remember that the purpose of giving advice is just to illuminate options, not to have someone follow what you recommend to the letter.
5. As the advice giver understand that you could be the one who is wrong.
It's never about trying to convince someone to do what you want, it's about showing them an option and letting them decide.