How to Talk to Different People at Work and Home - A Simple Guide

When talking to your husband:
- Think about his need to protect the family - talk about plans and safety
- Remember he cares about doing well at work - support his job goals
- Know he needs some alone time - don’t try to control everything

When talking to your wife:
- Mix work and home life fairly - help with both
- Show you care about feelings - listen and understand
- Support her personal goals - help her grow

When talking to men you supervise:
- Help them move up at work - show them how to improve
- Notice their good work - tell others too
- Trust they know their job - don’t watch too closely

When talking to women you supervise:
- Show how their work helps everyone
- Include them in all talks and choices
- Respect their knowledge - treat them as experts

When talking to your male boss:
- Focus on getting things done
- Think about long-term plans
- Keep it short and important

When talking to your female boss:
- Work well with others
- Share new ideas
- Do your best work

When talking to a male teacher/guide:
- Let them pass on what they know
- Listen to their solutions
- Learn from their experience

When talking to a female teacher/guide:
- Let them help you grow
- Learn both job skills and people skills
- Learn how to make good connections

When working with male coworkers:
- Work together but stay professional
- Share what you know
- Respect each other’s space

When working with female coworkers:
- Build friendly work relationships
- Share ideas openly
- Help each other succeed

When dealing with male customers:
- Show how you save them money
- Connect your work to their goals
- Respect their time

When dealing with female customers:
- Do quality work
- Build long-term trust
- Keep everything clear