What’s Your Love Language?
It could help you at work
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The Key Might Be Love Languages
The "love languages" describe the different ways people experience and express love. You could have any one of the 5 love languages, or a combination of a few of them.
The 5 love languages are: “words of affirmation”, “quality time”, “acts of service”, “physical touch”, and “receiving gifts”
The concept of love languages is typically applied romantic relationships but it can also really help professionally.
Think about it – your colleagues and managers also have ways they feel most valued and appreciated. If you can figure out their "work love languages," you can enhance your interactions and build stronger connections.
Experts outline how these concepts translate professionally:
Words of affirmation: Specific, genuine praise and acknowledgment.
Quality time: Attentive, undistracted one-on-one meetings or team-building experiences
Acts of service: For example, stepping in to help a teammate meet a deadline
Tangible gifts: Small tokens of appreciation like a handwritten note or meaningful reward
Appropriate physical touch: Handshakes, high-fives, adapted cautiously and appropriately
It's all about showing that you understand and value your colleagues and supervisors on their terms.
When you consistently communicate and interact in ways that resonate with them, you build trust and rapport.
Remember, someone who feels genuinely appreciated and understood is more likely to have positive feelings towards you.
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