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What does it mean?
The speaker praises someone for communicating in a desired manner.
In plain terms
This person talks to me how I want them to.
What can you take from it?
Effective communication respects how others want to be spoken to.

Where it applies

  • conflict resolution
  • team communication
  • personal relationships

Putting it to work

  • adjust communication style
  • respect preferences
  • listen actively

Questions to consider

  • How do you know how others want to be talked to?
  • What is ideal communication?

Another view

Preferences vary widely and change over time.

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