Not a law firm in the entire city of New York bid for my employment as a lawyer when I earned my degree.
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If you want to influence people, you want them to accept your suggestions, you don't say, 'You don't know how to use the English language,' or 'How could you make that argument?' It will be welcomed much more if you have a gentle touch than if you are aggressive.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of gentle communication and approach in influencing others.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg highlights that to effectively influence people and have them accept your suggestions, it is paramount to approach them with kindness and respect rather than aggression or criticism. A gentle touch fosters better relationships and increases the likelihood of a positive response to one's ideas or arguments.
Themes
InfluenceCommunicationGentlenessRespectRelationships
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a seminar about effective communication skills.
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