Week 2 — Making People Feel Valued
People love talking with me and feel valued with me.
This week's idea: people forget what you said, but they remember how you made them feel. A specific, honest compliment or a good question makes someone feel seen.
Read: How to Win Friends and Influence People, Part 2.
Phrases this week
- I really liked the way you...
- That must have taken a lot of effort.
- What's been exciting for you lately?
- Thanks for explaining that so clearly.
- You're really good at...
Daily prompts
| Day | Prompt (in a real conversation) | English drill |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Give one specific, honest compliment. Not "good job" but what exactly was good. | Think in English: describe people around you and what they're doing. |
| Tue | Replace "how's work?" with "what's been exciting for you lately?" | 🎙 Record: "Describe someone you admire and why." |
| Wed | Remember one small detail someone told you before (a trip, a child's name). Ask about it. | Use "That must have taken a lot of effort" in a real conversation. |
| Thu | Thank someone for something they don't usually get thanked for. | Think in English while cooking or eating: describe the steps and tastes. |
| Fri | Ask a slightly deeper question: "What's something you're looking forward to this year?" | 🎙 Record: "Tell the story of someone who helped you." |
| Sat | Call a family member or old friend and spend the call asking about their life. | Shadow for 15 min. |
| Sun | Weekly review. Which compliment or question landed best? Why? | Write a short thank-you message in English to someone. Send it. |
Going deeper (second round)
Make someone feel valued in a hard moment: when they made a mistake or are having a bad day.