Avoid giving unsolicited advice from "summary" of The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols
When we offer advice without being asked, we run the risk of coming off as arrogant or presumptuous. Unsolicited advice can make the other person feel as though their perspective is not valued or respected. It can create a power dynamic where one person feels superior and the other feels inferior. Additionally, giving unsolicited advice can shut down communication rather than open it up. The person receiving the advice may become defensive or resistant, which can hinder the possibility of a meaningful conversation. It can also prevent the person from coming to their own conclusions and finding their own solutions to their probl...
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