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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of IHeart Radio.

Good morning. This is Laura.

Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast.

Today's tip is to find a phrase to express your preferences tactfully

and teach your kids to do the same. Some folks grew up being told that if you don't have anything

nice to say, don't say anything at all. And there is wisdom in this. Nobody wants to be around people who are

always criticizing and complaining. If you aren't being asked for your feedback, and especially if

there's nothing to be done to change a situation, it is often better to keep your opinions to yourself. But there are also times when you do

have to say something, such as when you are asked directly what you think. In general, it is not a good

idea to lie or to tell your kids that it is okay to lie. So that means that there is

wisdom in having a phrase that allows you to express your opinion in a tactful way. I know of a

family whose kids use the phrase, it's not my favorite, to acknowledge their dislikes.

They are adventurous eaters, but like everyone, they have some foods that they don't love.

If they serve foods they don't like, they will eat a reasonable amount without drama.

But if they are asked about the food, they will say politely, it's not my favorite. If you ask their opinion of a book or

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