Comments on: PowerPhrase ~ A distraught man entered a church…

By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:55:11 +0000

Thanks, Rhoda. You are more than welcome. Kindest and best, Robin.

By: Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:00:13 +0000

Thanks Meryl. What a fascinating post. Building on this situation, I would love to get your opinion on the sort of phrases that could be useful to diffuse such a pressure charged and terrifying situation. What sort of words could help and what sort of words could aggravate, especially if the “distraught person” attempts to engage in “conversation” with you? i.e. hypothetically/”don’t try this at home”. Best wishes, Robin

By: Rhoda Friend

Rhoda Friend — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:48:00 +0000

What a beautiful, non-judgmental way to speak! And a very worthy example to follow. Thank you for pointing out this very positive idea.