In my past experiences with others I have definitely found it difficult to confirm others especially when I disagree with them. It is literally one of the hardest things to do as a person. I’m very open minded but some individuals make it particularly hard for me to be confirming. After going through this chapter and reading it I for sure got a better view on recognition, acknowledgement and endorsement. Recognition is the most basic form of confirmation in which we recognize that another person exists by either verbal or nonverbal communication. Acknowledgement of what another feels, thinks, or says is the second level of confirmation. The strongest level of confirmation is endorsement. Endorsement involves accepting another’s thoughts or feelings. It is very simple distinguishing between these three levels of confirmation. Confirming others as people is very broad and endorsing a particular idea is much focused. You can confirm anyone but when endorsing a particular idea it becomes very detailed and you must listen throughout.
Hey there Petey! I find it difficult to confirm with others as well, especially if I disagree with them or do not like what their suggestions are. I think it is hard to do because of the pride that we all have inside of us. I believe that is why I do not like to confirm others at times. But I think out of the 3, recognition is the easiest for me to do while endorsement is the hardest for me to do. I feel like when I am really at odds with someone or do not agree at all to his or her thinking I do know how to accept it as what they think. It is easier for me to see recognize that person as a person than to say things that are honest without being too hurtful.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I am in the same boat as you when it comes to confirming with others I do not agree with. I think it is especially hard for me because I do not want to make them feel like they are wrong or feel like I am not supporting them, which may push them away in the future. You did a great job distinguishing between recognition, acknowledgement, and endorsement. I think that even though we do not agree with others, it is still possible to provide recognition, acknowledgement, and endorsement in the way we communicate the message. For example, we can still disagree, and tell them why we disagree, but say it in a way that is understanding and open minded.
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