“Because those are the rules.”
Five common truths that apply to people regardless of age, culture, or race, are:
- People want to be treated with dignity and respect.
- People want to be asked, not told to do something.
- People want to know why they are asked or ordered to do something.
- People want to be given choices rather than threats.
- People want a second chance.
If you want to say something and it goes against any of the 5 rules, it's best not to say them. It's better to explain why something is a certain way. If you don't know, find out.
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