Unsolicited Advice

Giving Advice: You Should Never Say "You Should"

Ken Solin | Posted 04.22.2012

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Ken Solin

A therapist friend of mine once said that advice is the lowest form of conversation. I would go even further in warning that giving unsolicited advice is a sure way to erode trust and drive people away.

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A Slap in the Face

Deborah Copaken Kogan | Posted 11.17.2011

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Deborah Copaken Kogan

Unless I'm beating my toddler in the middle of a Wal-Mart -- which I'm proud to report I haven't resorted to yet, not that I haven't been tempted -- your unsolicited advice is not welcome.

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Flair for the Obvious: Oh Shut Up!

Ellen Snortland | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ellen Snortland

Is it just me, or is there an enormous surplus of people who think they are on this earth to give advice?

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