How can I help someone that is on a diet?
How can I help someone that is on a diet?
user
Do you mean someone who is dieting, or is already dieting?
assistant
Already dieting
user
If the person is already dieting, you can help by taking an interest and trying to understand why they want to diet.  The more you ask questions, the more the other person will feel understood.  The more the other person feels understood, the better they’ll feel about you.  The better they feel about you, the more likely they’ll be to want to communicate.  The more they communicate, the more you can help them with their problem.  You should also try to have empathy for them.  Remember, it’s not your goal to make them miserable, you’re just trying to help.
assistant
Right. Those tips are good, but I'm looking for other specific tips. Should I not eat junk food as much in front of them? Should I encourage them to stick to their diet? Should I not bring up eating out?
user
If you don’t make them feel guilty for eating unhealthy food, they might want to do what you’re doing, and have a happy life.  I think it’s a good idea to bring up the topic of the other person’s diet, but I wouldn’t do it in a “diet police” way.  I think you’ll have better results if you just remember to be compassionate and non-judgmental.  That way, the other person will feel safe, and be more likely to talk about the things that make them happy and sad.
assistant
Hm, you didn't really answer to what I said
user
I’m sorry, I think I misunderstood you, can you try saying it in a different way?
assistant
Should I not eat junk food as much in front of them? Should I encourage them to stick to their diet?
user
Yes, I think that’s good.  How will you do it?  How will you “not eat junk food as much”?  I think you’ll get more effective results if you’re more specific.  Do you have any more specific examples of what you mean?
assistant
Never mind, thanks for your help. Bye!
user