Asking for Help
”I can’t do this”
”Can you help me?”
“Leave me alone.”
”I need some space”
INSTEAD OF…
Interrupting someone
”Excuse me, may I talk to you”
“You’re wrong!”
”I see it differently.”
“Move”
”Can you please give me some space?”
“This is stupid.”
”I’m confused and need help.”
“This isn’t fair.”
”Can we talk about this?”
”Can we come up with a better solution that ___?”
INSTEAD OF…
Yelling a name repeatedly.
”Can I have your attention?”
“That’s dumb”
”I don‘t agree with that idea”
“Stop being annoying”
”I don’t like that. Please stop.”
“Forget it.”
”Can you explain it another way?”
“I’m done.”
”I’m feeling frustrated and need a break.”
INSTEAD OF…
Complaining loudly
”Can we talk when you have a minute?”
“Whatever”
”I understand your point, but I think…”
”I’m upset and need a few minutes.”