Sunday, April 18, 2010

How to respond to Saboteaurs

Cindi L. sent me this today and I want to share it with you.


From Clean Eating magazine & I thought these positive statements would be good for the group to help deal with potential saboteurs:

*I'm trying to eat better- say-Thanks, I'm going to pass for now.

*I can't have any-say-Thank you! I may have a little bit later.

*That's not good for you-say-Thanks, I'm full. Everything was delicious.

*I'm watching my weight-say-I just ate, but I'd love to keep you company.

*I'm not supposed to eat that.-say-It looks delicious! Can I have the recipe?

*It's too fattening.-say-That is so thoughtful of you to make it just for me. Can I take some home?

*None for me, thanks.-say-I'm going to stick with my water/juice/tea for now.

*I told you I'm on a diet!-say-I've had plenty, thanks. I'm going to pass on dessert for now.

Helpful tips for sidestepping sabotuers:

1. Express Gratitude
2. Acknowledge the Effort
3. Suggest an Alternative

The key apparently is to not make people feel rejected? And to never be caught off guard.

No comments:

Post a Comment