Sometimes people give you half of what you want. You want a promotion at work, and you’re given a smaller raise and bump in title than what you sought. You ask for a discount on an expensive item, and the seller gives you a smaller one. You ask for someone to put their faith in you, and they tentatively give you a little more leeway, but not full trust.
Try very, very hard to avoid feeling insulted by this.
It’s very natural to feel slighted. I know I often do. But I try to remember: They gave me something. And they moved in the direction of the situation I wanted. The journey isn’t over, and expecting it to happen in one step may have been my mistake. Acting insulted is a good way to make the other party regret that they did anything at all, and reduce the likelihood that they’ll continue.
Instead, demonstrate that they were right to do what they did, that you appreciate them meeting you halfway, and that you understand that they didn’t have to do anything at all. Be worthy of what you’ve received in their eyes, and the rest will come.
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