Tired of hearing "I don't like this" - maybe you need to ask a different question? It may seem surprising but even in highly professional organisations subjectivity takes a lead over objectivity - if you'd like to show people the way to think differently try this....

1. Clear objective thinking
Questions bring answers*

2. *but only the right questions bring useful answers

3. Do you like this?

4. Or do you like this?

5. There is no correct answer.
You – that is individual
Like – that is subjective
Neither You or Like tells us anything but
an opinion
1 room, 1000 people = 1000 opinions
No-one can say WHY?

6. Some more information
You are going walking here…
Thus the question “Do you like it” is irrelevant
Lets try something else…

7. Will this work?
Why?
Because the boot is more suitable for walking (the function of a boot)
Looking good is a secondary concern in the mountains
Safety is essential to survival
Wet feet are uncomfortable
Doc Martens non slip sole is known to work

8. Does this work forces the question:
Why?
functional concerns – why does this work?
We are discussing the needs of the user not our preferences
The answers focus on the purpose
Based on

9. Do you like this?
Answers:
Yes, but what interests me is if this works
No, however what interests me is if this works
Any other reply is
100% opinion

10. Did you like this presentation?
a) No – I like my opinion, it’s mine – leave me alone
b) Yes – however I’m more interested in if it worked