Moralizing

"Moralizing:

This type of statement can produce guilt, because the person feels like he/she has made a mistake. When this happens the person's sense of responsibility is undermined."

Reflective Listening, 1994 Neil Katz and Kevin McNulty

Solving

"3. Moralizing

Telling the other person why he or she ought to do whatever.

  • You rea/ly should do this by Friday.

  • You ought to try.

  • It's your responsibility to do this..

  • It's your duty.

  • I wish you would do this."