When They Ask What Do You Want–How To Answer
How many times have you been asked “What Do You Want?”. This could be with respect to what to have for dinner, what movie to watch or what college to attend. How do you answer these questions? Do they really want to know what you want or for you to agree with what they have already decided? So many times I believe this is not so much a question for honest input but more for affirmation for a decision already made. This puts one in a very awkward position how they should answer this particular question. Personally, I find the most appropriate answer is the honest truth. You will know immediately if they were really wanting the truth or for you to agree with their predetermined choice. In my dealings with people I try to keep this in mind and when I ask this question I am honestly wanting them to tell me what they want not what I want them to want. Makes life much easier. However, if your goal is to not hurt their feelings there are a few tell tale signs that will tell you if t