Just yesterday, Someone 😬 shared this moment with me and that’s when this person said “Yeah thanksgiving week is hectic” and my response was “Yes I hope things are going well for your business”.
Now I like to think that I gave a support response there in a way and not a shift response. Because I’m not a self-centered or selfish person I genuinely care about people so of course I want them to know how supportive I am of them.
But one thing I could have said instead to stay in their experience was this, “Oh really? What exactly about this week of thanksgiving is so hectic for you?” That way it shows more support in her experience and I’m not rushing to talk either.
So if anything, I’m really glad I got to learn this lesson, because now I can truly give more support responses in a curious and supportive way and not try to shift the conversation my way at all!