Instead of asking the other to change their attitude or feeling, which rarely works. It's more effective to [raise] your request in terms of specific behaviors you would like to see. Instead of just saying "I'd like you to take more responsibility around here," say "would you please wash the dishes that you use?"

–The Power of a Positive No

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