It’s very important to see others’ point of view. It shows the other party that you care very much, for what they are thinking and feeling. It also shows you are open to different ideas. That is not always easy, I struggle with this myself, but I strive to remain open minded. And besides, that other point of view can result in a great benefit to the person that did not want to hear it.
One way I learned to understand other points of view is to talk to people and have them explain in depth how they got their opinion. Working in customer service has given me ample time to listen to people and quickly understand where they are coming from. Having children is the best way of learning how to gain empathy and understand life from their point of view.
Engage your customer so they feel understood. Engagement assures your customer that you are there and ready to meet their consumer needs. Discover and clarify the customers needs so that you can address their concerns appropriately and this builds their trust in you.
The above story and insights are from a go-getter interested in improving their career and business ventures. This is part of the RichardStep Steppers plan to get more out of life! Now, let’s jump into some potential customer interviews and survey responses to see what people really think about this topic.
Seeing Others’ Point Of View
What would someone really get out of this?
While better understanding this topic it allows you to empathize with others and not hurt their feelings. Also when you understand this topic you seem more knowledgeable. The best part is when you better understand a topic you can speak more freely about it without looking like a silly guy.
What is the biggest, life-changing thing that could come from this topic?
Whenever two people are having a disagreement, it can be helpful to try to see things from the other person’s point of view. Everyone has their own experiences in life that help shape their opinions about the world around them. By trying to understand their point of view, we can understand where they are coming from and more effectively come to a compromise that is in everyone’s best interest.
Improving those around us is a key concept in life-optimization – how does this topic fit in?
Understanding how to see others’ point of view could make someone a better person because they will have better relationships with others. If someone can see another’s point of view, they are more likely to have a good relationship and settle differences by productive discussion rather than fighting. It also would make someone more well-rounded by getting them to look at things different ways.
How could the average person plan to bring this topic into the stuff they do on a daily basis?
To begin to understand another person’s point of view one should begin by speaking to others about how they feel about certain topics. A useful way to begin to understand other people’s feelings is by reading and trying to understand poetry. Listening to other people’s opinions and researching what they are talking about is a great way of seeing other peoples points of view.
How would you recommend someone dive into this topic further?
Pretend you are that person. Imagine similar circumstances that have made you feel angry, sad, happy, fearful, and other basic emotions. These are natural human emotions and while not everyone is the same, the person you are trying to see the view of has likely felt these feelings too. Knowing this, you assume how a person might feel based upon how you would feel in a similar circumstance.
Do you know anyone who could use a little more help on this?
Anyone who needs to speak with others on a regular basis can benefit from this. There are hundreds of ways that people can see just one topic, and learning to step into the other persons shoes can help illustrate why they’re acting the way they are. On top of this, it will help make friends and everything will move quicker.
Any suggestions for getting more use out of this subject?
I would tell them whenever they are arguing with someone to just take a second to think about where they are coming from. Completely take themselves out of the situation and just for a second try to use their imagination to put themselves in the other person’s shoes. Then see if it makes sense from where the other person is coming from.
What’s something people should avoid if they’re looking into this subject?
When seeing others point of view you have to look at it in more than one way. You have to realize that everybody has had different experiences in life so they may look at things different that you do. Everyone doesn’t think the same way, we all have different views on everything in life.
With goals in mind, how could this topic benefit your success efforts?
Often it can be difficult to communicate with someone without understanding their perspective. Asking them, speaking with them, and getting a handle on this information can make things move much smoother. Additionally, they are more likely to help you later.
How would you recommend people get started on this topic?
I have several ideas on how to help people better understand this topic. For one, always let people finish speaking before you try to respond. Also, try not to finish people’s sentences when they are in the middle of speaking. Everybody has something to contribute, but one must listen long enough to find that gold nugget.
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