What is the polite way to tell someone to stop doing something?
“Make it sound like it’s not an injonction.”The problem is that telling someone to do something is an injunction, in the sense that you are ordering or directing them to perform a particular action.If you want to do this politely, preface it with “please”, conclude with “thank you” and in the middle, state why it is necessary or helpful that they obey you.“Please stop leaving your dirty underwear on top of the TV. It looks and smells bad, and is embarrassing when my parents visit. Thanks.”
How do you politely ask someone to stop doing something?
My husband and I live with his parents. His brother, wife, and 2 year old come over almost every day to spend time with his parents. We're saving for a house, btw. His parents have a piano in their dining room and the 2 year old will go on it and bang on the keys and be as loud as he can. And my husband's father and his brother will help him be as loud as possible. We can hear the piano in all rooms. We were having dinner one night when they were all there and I was having a conversation with my mother in-law and she had to yell over the piano just to talk to me. When I was younger we weren't allowed to do things like that. It's caused my husband and I to become very frustrated in this situation. Not that we aren't grateful to be able to save. Would it be so wrong for my husband to talk with his parents about maybe them giving it a rest with the piano?
What is the polite way to tell someone to do something?
“Make it sound like it’s not an injonction.”The problem is that telling someone to do something is an injunction, in the sense that you are ordering or directing them to perform a particular action.If you want to do this politely, preface it with “please”, conclude with “thank you” and in the middle, state why it is necessary or helpful that they obey you.“Please stop leaving your dirty underwear on top of the TV. It looks and smells bad, and is embarrassing when my parents visit. Thanks.”
How do I politely ask my significant other to stop doing something?
Edited: The question as originally asked was "how do I politely tell my significant other to stop doing something?" It has since been changed.If you want to ask your SO to stop doing something, the best way I know of to do so is directly, without accusation or blame, without hyperbole or excessive emotional language ("I hate when you...," "You always...," "You never...," "How could you...") and with full understanding that people do things for a reason--which means your partner's reason for doing something might be just as valid, or more valid, than your reason for wanting them to stop.Explain, in the process, why you want them to stop doing the whatever-it-is. When you're doing that, also listen to why they want to do it and what value they get out of it. Don't assume that you having bad feelings is sufficient reason not to do it; "because I feel uncomfortable" might point to a place in you that you would benefit from confronting, rather than a place in someone else that needs to be changed.Don't be indirect. Be direct, but also use 'I' language rather than 'you' language. "I feel ___ when you do ___; can we work to change that?" is better than "you need to ___."Original answer: You don't. Control is never polite.You ask your significant other to stop doing something. What's the difference between asking and telling? It's what happens if the answer is "no."Relationships are between consenting adults. Adults do not tell each other what to do. They ask. Part of being an adult means learning that you can't control your partner, learning to separate things that you want (or that make you uncomfortable) from genuine needs, and learning how to deal with it when you really want your partner to change their behavior but they say no.Your partner has the right to say no to your requests. It behooves you to remember that when you make requests, and to understand at which point you're so incompatible that the relationship won't work.
How do I politely ask someone to stop excluding my child from activities?
My family and I live in a rather large neighborhood. We have been close to our next door neighbors for over 6 years. My daughter and their daughter are best friends and enjoy doing many activities together. A little over a year ago a new family moved in behind us. We became friends with them and eventually introduced them to our neighbors next door as they also have a daughter our children's age. Everything was great until a few months ago when Michelle (the new neighbor) started inviting Rachelle (our next door neighbor) and her family to do things and excluding us. Michelle now mainly text messages and e-mails Rachelle to make plans and the only way we get invited (or even know about it) is through Rachelle because she invites us. Recently Michelle planned a "Breakfast with Santa" event and invited Rachelle and her family along with a few other families. We were not invited and our daughter found out about it and was very upset. She did not understand why she was being excluded from her friends ( obviously this had nothing to do with the little girls). Quite frankly I am getting really sick of Michelle constantly doing things like this. I feel like she is butting in to my friendship with Rachelle and worst of all, interfering with my daughter being included in fun activities with her friends! How can I politely tell Michelle that my family is sick and tired of being excluded from things!! We always make it a point to invite them along when we do things,
How to politely ask someone to stop smacking their gum?
I sit next to this girl in my math class and all she does everyday is just smack on her gum. This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine. It sounds so disgusting and it irritates me so much. So how do I tell her politely to stop?
How do you politely ask someone to quit sucking their teeth?
I have a coworker who constantly sucks his teeth. It sounds like he is kissing someone. Anyway, it is highly annoying however, I do not want to offend them or have them think i'm being difficult. If faced with this situation, how would you handle it?