How can i get better at giving advice and how do i say the right things that will help them?

Question

How can i get better at giving advice and how do i say the right things that will help them?

Answer 1

Everyone has really good points but it's also important to keep in mind that some people aren't wanting your criticism or advice. Rather they are only looking for a good listener. Sometimes its better to keep opinions to yourself and only use encouraging words and statements while you talk to them. Good luck!

Answer 2

Basically by living life, having hundreds of problems and learning how to deal with them and by learning how to take advice.  It about experience my friend, never talk about what you don't really know about and the way you know is to experience it.  it comes with time.

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good luck

Answer 3

the best advice tends to come from people "who have been there" followed closely by advice from older people who have the experienced the problem in family and friends.

a good piece of advice ~if you don't know the person or the problem.

say sorry i do not know then suggest where to find out or direct them to some one who will know.

you can not practice giving advice ~either you know or you don't.

Answer 4

honesty.

Edit: If you mean on answers, you could try using more commas for a start....

Answer 5

listening is the key to giving advice. take what they say, and use it to help them. your basically contradicting them for them, if that makes sense. also, sometimes you have to be straightforward, when you need to tell something serious, you have to be really stern and to the point. people dont take advice if its given lightly, they pass it off like nothing. if someone is sad, try to cheer them up first, and then if you have to be as straightforward with them as possible. i sometimes ask people "do you want the harsh brutal truth, or do you want me to lie to you to make you happy?" give them a choice so they can help you decide your next answer. hope this helps.

Answer 6

read read read!!

talk to friends and practice on them (dont tell them you're practicing on them) but ask them if your advice helps.

Answer 7

By listening, understanding what you are listening to and Why.  By understanding empathy and integrity: by observing the self and knowing just when your ego kicks in or is likely to do so.

Take a course in counselling / psychotherapy.

Sash.

Answer 8

The best way is to speak from your heart and your own experiences.  When people know that the advice is heartfelt they will listen a little more.  Also be a good listener first.  Most of the time we just want someone to allow us to vent our frustrations and not looking for advice. If you are a good listener, you will be very popular and liked.

Answer 9

Stop worrying about saying the right things just say what's true but be nice about honesty is always the best form of Advice and it always helps people

Good luck