The Language of the Giraffes

Giraffes speak the language of feelings and needs. One sentence in jackal may sound something like Hey, you don't respect my time While that same Sentence in giraffe may sound something More like Hey, I'm noticing that when you show up 20 minutes after our scheduled Meeting time Without having let me know That you were going to be showing up later I feel frustrated Because I have a need To be respected With my time So in the future would you Be willing to text me And let me know if you're going to be late? The first was more about Judgment and blame And not really even having a clear Way of resolving the situation Whereas the second one really Got right to the