Conrady 6.4.23

language that puts all the fault on outside factors like the environment

language that puts all the fault on yourself

language that puts all the fault on the other person

language that puts all the fault on the same person every single time

It is partially fault too, I am sorry!

You always hang out with Sarah and not me!

I missed a couple of free throws, we did not just lose because you turned over the ball.

It is all your fault that we lost the volleyball game last night!

• Respectful language can help you stay calm.

• The other person is more likely to listen to you. 

• You’re less likely to make the situation worse.

"Why can't you spend more time doing our project? Your friends are not that important!"

"You could have done a lot more work on our project. I am never working with you again."

“I'd appreciate it if you spent more time on the project rather than hanging out with your friends.”

"Hey, do you mind cleaning up some of your stuff today? That would be awesome!"

"You are such a slob. I don't know how anyone could ever be so messy. Can you clean up a little bit?"

“Why can't you be more organized? I don't understand what is wrong with you."