Unsolicited Advice

Former Member
Former Member
Do you offer unsolicited advice to other swimmers at the pool? Fix their form? Give workout suggestions? Etc. Or do you keep your mouth shut?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    I dont swim alot outside of our club practices so I dont have much opportunity to offer advice. During club practice, there is very little opportunity to offer advice to other swimmers - our coach sees to that. In other aspects of life, I dont offer unsolicited advice unless I see a dangerous situation. Its kind of a strange personal philosophy but I think that people that want help should ask for help. On the receiving end, I try always to be gracious and patient even when I dont want input as you never know who it really is that is talking to you.
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  • Former Member
    Former Member
    I dont swim alot outside of our club practices so I dont have much opportunity to offer advice. During club practice, there is very little opportunity to offer advice to other swimmers - our coach sees to that. In other aspects of life, I dont offer unsolicited advice unless I see a dangerous situation. Its kind of a strange personal philosophy but I think that people that want help should ask for help. On the receiving end, I try always to be gracious and patient even when I dont want input as you never know who it really is that is talking to you.
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