I have seen
this excellent exercise put into practice at work, family reunions, and dinner
parties. It never fails to bring a group of people closer, and it brings out
the best in anyone. It is especially effective among a group of fractious folk,
and it calms roiling waters easily. Time your moment well; never at the
beginning of a get-together. Whenever there is a lull would be best. Call
everyone to attention and say you want to acknowledge your appreciation for the
group.
Do so with
simple statements.
Examples:
“What I
appreciate about Julian is his humility; he is brilliant but never showy.”
“What I
appreciate about Leslie is her kindness and generosity. She helped me out when
I was in a bad way. I will always be grateful to her for that.”
Offer a
positive appreciation for each person and encourage others to do the same. Talk
about a “turnaround”—this can turn stormy skies blue in five minutes flat.
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