Purpose: Deal with the clumsy things people say, and find the ones who get it right.
When to use: Use this after a conversation that left you worse than before it started.
Worksheet prompts
- Tick any you have heard.
- Which one landed worst, and what did it leave you feeling?
- Three short lines you can use to end a conversation you do not want.
Try: I cannot talk about it today. Thank you for asking. - Who has got it right? What did they actually do?
Most people mean well and say it badly. You do not owe anyone a conversation you cannot have.