Book: How to Win Friends ; Step-13

Published: 1937 & Pages: 320

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PART-3 of 4
How to Win People

Principle - 2 (Total:12)
Never Utter “You are Wrong”

To successfully navigate disagreements, it’s crucial to avoid directly telling someone they’re wrong, as this can trigger a defensive response. Engaging in ego battles and attempting to prove superiority only lead to resentment and a desire to retaliate. Even if you officially prove them wrong, it fosters resentment, and they will persist in proving you wrong. The key is to approach disagreements with humility and respect, acknowledging the possibility of being wrong. Instead of using dismissive phrases, employ statements that convey openness to being corrected. It’s essential to consider the other person’s perspective, as outright criticism can damage relationships and hinder cooperation. A more effective approach involves subtly proving your point without making it obvious, allowing for a harmonious resolution. Respecting others’ opinions, understanding their viewpoint, and navigating disagreements with tact contribute to maintaining positive relationships and fostering cooperation.

بسم اللہ الرحمان الرحیم،
اردو ترجمہ جلد اپ لوڈ کیا جاےَ گا، انشاء اللہ

10x Short Questions

1. Why does directly telling someone they're wrong in an argument lead to trouble?

It triggers a defensive response, hurting their feelings and pride.

2. What happens in ego battles during disagreements?

People try to prove their superiority, leading to resentment and heated discussions.

3. Why is proving someone wrong officially not effective?

It fosters resentment, and they persist in proving you wrong.

4. What is the key to approaching disagreements successfully?

Humility and respect, acknowledging the possibility of being wrong.

5. How can you subtly prove your point in a disagreement?

Do it so subtly and adroitly that no one feels you are doing it.

6. Why is considering the other person's perspective important?

It prevents hurting their feelings, pride, and self-respect.

7. What phrases should be avoided during disagreements?

Dismissive phrases like “You’re wrong!” or “Terrible idea!”

8. What does acknowledging the possibility of being wrong convey?

Openness to being corrected and a willingness to examine the facts.

9. Why is respecting others' opinions crucial in disagreements?

It maintains positive relationships and fosters cooperation.

10. How should you subtly prove your point without making it obvious?

Perform it so subtly and adroitly that no one feels you are doing it.

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Book Summary How to Win Friends & Influence People Test-13 (QM)

Book Summary How to Win Friends & Influence People Test-13 (QM)

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1. What does acknowledging the possibility of being wrong convey?

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2. What is the key to approaching disagreements successfully?

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3. Why is considering the other person's perspective important?

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4. How should you subtly prove your point in a disagreement?

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5. What kind of phrases should be avoided during disagreements?

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6. In ego battles during disagreements, what do people often try to prove?

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7. What does acknowledging the possibility of being wrong convey?

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8. Why is respecting others' opinions crucial in disagreements?

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9. How should you subtly prove your point without making it obvious?

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10. Why is proving someone wrong officially not effective?

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