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Annex 1 - Module 2 – 12 Roadblocks

12 Roadblocks

1. Directing

Is telling someone what to do, giving orders or commands.

For example:
• You’ve got to wake up and see what is actually happening!
• Knock it off!
• Stop complaining and do something about it!
• Do not apologize for that!

2. Warning

Pointing out the risks or dangers of what a person is doing.

For example:

• You’re going to destroy this relationship.
• If you do, you’ll be sorry.
• You’d better listen to me.

3. Advising

Making suggestions and providing solutions, usually to be helpful.

For example:

• How about..?
• Here’s what I would do if I were you…
• You could try to…

4. Persuading

Lecturing, arguing, giving reasons or trying to convince with logic.

For example:

• If you just think about it you will realize that…
• Yes, but don’t you see that…
• The fact is…