How do you respond to someone who lectures you?

“(Name), I feel lectured-at now (…and I don’t like that.)” “When you tell me how I should act / feel / think, I feel disrespected and resentful.” “So the main thing you want me to know is (paraphrase the speaker’s main point/s).” “(Name), what’s your point?” (Option – use empathic listening to acknowledge it.)

How do you respond to a lecture?

Strive to write your responses in an informal, but correct style. It is OK to use first person, but be careful not to become self-indulgent; remember the lecture is your subject, and when you express opinions, they should be directly pertinent.

How can I stop being lectured?

Here are some positive alternatives to help me reach my true aims without lecturing:

1. Make a List.
2. Show Rather Than Tell.
3. Be Brief.
4. Let It Go.
5. Storytime: Children’s Literature is a Powerful Resource.
6. Ask Better Questions to Get Better Answers.
7. Hold Family Meetings – It’s Easier (and more fun) Than You Think!

What does it mean when someone says dont lecture me?

It is not quite as positive when children level the term at their parents — “Don’t lecture me!” — for criticizing their clothes, their friends or their music. Lecture can also be used to describe any public talk, most often by an expert. Definitions of lecture. a speech that is open to the public.

What does it mean when someone lectures you?

If someone lectures you about something, they criticize you or tell you how they think you should behave. He used to lecture me about getting too much sun. Chuck would lecture me, telling me to get a haircut. Synonyms: tell off [informal], berate, scold, reprimand More Synonyms of lecture.

How do you deal with a bad lecturer?

Here’s How to Deal With a Bad Lecturer at Uni

1. Do all the prep. First of all, you might have to ask yourself a few uncomfortable questions.
2. Keep Notes. So you’ve done all the reading and you’re still struggling to understand the lectures?
3. See if anyone else feels the same.
4. Talk it out.
5. Going a step further.