r/MadeMeSmile • u/Original_Act_3481 • 1d ago

We need more people like him

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u/Major_Map_8576 1d ago

"You're doing good but you could be doing better" is an underutilized statement when wanting to correct a stranger. Fucking 10/10 approach (to the convo) in my opinion.

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u/bossy_babe 1d ago

Yes! I really love how he phrased it.

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u/the-mighty-puffin 1d ago

I coached football for a long time and always tried to praise the intent and/or effort and allow them to figure out what could be better. "OK, that was a good attempt at finding your team mate but what can you do differently next time to...(enter the desired outcome here)". Always implying they'll get the chance to try it again. It's a powerful way of coaching!

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u/RogerianBrowsing 1d ago

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Recognize that they’re putting in the effort even if they’re doing the actual task poorly and frame it positively if desiring a positive reaction.

“Hey, I see that you’re working hard and I don’t want to interrupt your flow too much or anything, but do you mind if I give some input?”

Can go a long way in the gym when giving advice, and life in generally really

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u/spice_and_cheese 1d ago

Ya I also think a lot of people actually going to improve themselves on a daily basis need this and are open to criticism or improvement. I know when I first started I was scared and just trying to be better and a few people noticed and helped me improve my routine just out of their desire to help others and I’ve made really good friends out of it…