June 6 - Point to agree on

Find a point to agree on

We are rolling out an important project at work and this week I sat in on the training for the representatives. The project has to do with building relationships with customers. Tonight as I prepared to write “Blessings” I decided that you may enjoy the story I shared with my staff.

Last fall, Andrew’s football team scrimmaged the other Dell Rapids team. It was clear that the other team out performed Andrew’s team. When Andrew got in the van to go home he just could not hold back his feelings. He had fear of the teasing that would take place the next day at school. After talking about it, Andrew decided that if anyone said something about the game, he would reply, “Your team played very well last night, good job.”

The next day a boy started with the teasing and Andrew replied, “Your team played very well last night, good job.” The other boy was a little surprised by the comment, but replied, “You did good, too.” and that was the end of it.

Think of how many arguments could be avoided if we could all find a common point to agree on. It is hard to argue with someone that agrees with you.

Blessings
Robin