“We can help others trust that we are requesting, not demanding, by indicating that we would only want them to comply if they can do so willingly. Thus we might ask, “Would you be willing to set the table?” rather than “I would like you to set the table.” However, **the most powerful way to communicate that we are making a genuine request is to empathize with people when they don’t agree to the request**.” --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[empathy]], [[parenting]], [[expressing-needs]], [[compassion]], [[demanding-parenting]] **Source** -- [[251115105628 - B - Nonviolent Communication]]