Help people see how they can do things better, instead of being frustrated by their mistakes.
Dear Lisi: I have a wife, children, a home and a good career. I’m not an expert at anything other than what I do for a living, which I happen to love and be very good at. It’s a very specific field and my knowledge is extensive. Yes, in my years on this planet I have become good at other things, but I don’t puff out my chest and profess excellence in anything.
Here’s an example: last night we wanted to grab a quick pizza with one of our children while running back-to-school errands. We sat down and, due to some dietary restrictions, requested a particular pizza with a substitute. The waitress said she would ask if it was possible. She came back, told us that it wasn’t and started to walk away. My wife called her back, to which the waitress replied, “The chef said no.
If you are married and running around with school-aged kids, you’re probably a good 10 years older than, for example, that waitress. And with age comes knowledge and experience. Put it to good use and help people see how they can do things better, instead of being frustrated by their mistakes. A brother and sister, twins a year younger than us, came to look at the place. We got along well, discussed all the things like the shared common spaces, i.e., kitchen, bathroom, etc. My roommate and I have never lived with a male before, so we weren’t sure, but his sister was so sweet and assured us we had nothing to worry about.
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