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“Ask your child for information in a gentle, nonjudgmental way, with specific, clear questions. Instead of “How was your day?” try “What did you do in math class today?” Instead of “Do you like your teacher?” ask “What do you like about your teacher?” Or “What do you not like so much?”
― Susan Cain, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

“Ask “Why” Before Good-bye: Sustain the conversation after the initial rejection. The magic word is “why,” which can often reveal the underlying reason for the rejection and present the rejectee with the opportunity to overcome the issue.”
― Jia Jiang, Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection

“Rejection Is Human: Rejection is a human interaction with two sides. It often says more about the rejector than the rejectee, and should never be used as the universal truth and sole judgment of merit.”
― Jia Jiang, Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection

“Rejection Is an Opinion: Rejection is an opinion of the rejector. It is heavily influenced by historical context, cultural differences, and psychological factors. There is no universal rejection or acceptance.”
― Jia Jiang, Rejection Proof: How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection