Principle 11: Show Respect for the Other Person's Opinions. Never Say, "You are wrong."

Never tell someone they are wrong, including implying it through your look, gesture, or tone. Instead, take the initiative to be open-minded; learn to use phrases like these to stop arguments and inspire open-minded discussions:

Well now, I thought otherwise, but I may be wrong. If I am wrong, I want to know why. Let's examine the facts.

If you are ver going to prove something, do it so subtly that no one knows you are doing it, or you will arouse opposition.

Practice Principle 11

Next time you find yourself becoming frustrated or disagreeing with another person's perspective, stop yourself from shaking your head, and adjust how you phrase your opinion:

• Instead of "No, you're wrong.", say "Why do you see it that way?"
• Instead of "No, that's the wrong way to tackle.", say "Why do you think that's the best option to pursue?"

You might even ask the other person for permission to share your perspective on the matter, which readies the other person to listen to your ideas in a less critical mindset.