Many people are afraid to admit their own mistakes.
After all, it seems that such a move will certainly make a person a “loser” and a “fool” in the eyes of others.
But in reality, everything is different. Those who do not admit any mistakes made, even in the presence of clear evidence, look stupid.
Why You Need to Admit Your Mistakes
It's very simple: people tend to treat well those who are not afraid to show their imperfections.
A person who periodically admits his own mistakes inspires trust in others.
Do you want to gain a reputation as an honest person? Do you want your family, friends, colleagues, bosses/subordinates to start trusting you?
Then don't be afraid to admit some mistakes! But remember about certain nuances of this psychological trick!
How to Admit Your Mistakes Correctly
There is a very important point: you should not pay attention to absolutely all incorrect actions.
If you overdo it, you will create the impression of yourself as a person who is not competent enough.
If possible, pretend that there was no mistake. The interlocutors did not see or understand anything? Then why tell them about the "gaffe"?
Admit a mistake only if everything is clear.
It also makes sense to occasionally admit to some minor mistakes that don't really affect anything.
For reference
Psychology is a humanitarian scientific discipline that studies the patterns of emergence, development and functioning of the psyche and mental activity of humans and groups of people.
Author: Kurchev Anton