Part 4: Principle 6
“How to Spur People On to Success”: praise is like sunlight to the warm human spirit. Giving someone recognition is also positive.

Principle 6: Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be ‘hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.

Part 4: Principle 5
“Let the Other Person Save Face”: always let the other person save face. What a person thinks of themselves is most important.

Principle 5: Let the other person save face.

Part 4: Principle 4
“No One Likes to Take Orders”: giving orders in the form of a question is effective. “You might consider this’ or “Do you think that would work?”

Principle 4: Ask questions instead of giving direct orders.

Part 4: Principle 3
“Talk About Your Own Mistakes First”: A person has made a mistake but it’s no worse than many you have made. We are not born with experience. Humility and praise can help you and me in our daily contacts.

Principle 3: Talk about your own mistakes before criticizing the other person.