I'm not really a fan of "You should" stuff. I always try to word it as "I do this," or "When we do this", etc.
Little less "dictatorial," but then, I'm used to dealing with folks that are very contrarian, and have learned the futility of trying to get others to do something; even when it directly benefits them.
Because of this, I have been accused of "narcism," and "making it all about me." I guess we can't win for losing.
But I love to write. The problem is, it takes a lot of time and energy. I have been quite occupied with a project, the last couple of years, and that has interfered with my writing.
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I'm not really a fan of "You should" stuff. I always try to word it as "I do this," or "When we do this", etc.
Little less "dictatorial," but then, I'm used to dealing with folks that are very contrarian, and have learned the futility of trying to get others to do something; even when it directly benefits them.
Because of this, I have been accused of "narcism," and "making it all about me." I guess we can't win for losing.
But I love to write. The problem is, it takes a lot of time and energy. I have been quite occupied with a project, the last couple of years, and that has interfered with my writing.
Did you try to make it neither about yourself nor about your interlocutor?
I'm sorry. I'm a bit dense. I'm not sure I understand the question.