Instead of “Do this,” say, “Would it make sense to try this?” People prefer being asked to being commanded.
One of Carnegie’s most counterintuitive pieces of advice is to admit when you are wrong—quickly and emphatically. If you know you are about to be criticized, beat the critic to the punch. It clears the air and How To Win Friends And Influence People Dale Carnegie
How do you get someone to agree with you without them feeling coerced? Instead of “Do this,” say, “Would it make