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Good evening friends and welcome to yet another review of Chapter 21 of this great book titled "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie. The title of this book is "Talk About Your Own Mistakes First."
When trying to build rapport and create positive relationship , vulnerability and humility is Very essential, and how powerful this can be was explored in In this chapter by the Author.
A very strategic way one can can disarm defensiveness and promote empathy is by First of all admitting your own mistake before addressing those of others.
People have this Natural tendency to defend themselves and justify their actions when they are being criticized or confronted with their mistakes.
By admittance of one's own fault and shortcomings a Sense of understanding can be created as it shows humility and vulnerabilities.
Furthermore, a Sense if fairness and credibility is also shown when we admit our own fault before pointing that of others.
In demostrating this willingness to hold yourself accountable for your own mistakes, you indirectly earn the respect and trust of others thereby making them more receptive to feedback and criticism.