Whether you’re telling someone how to get to your house or guiding a stranger to a local museum, you should know how to give good directions. Giving directions, though, is … See more

Picture yourself going along the route with them.
Most people follow directions best when they’re given in “route perspective,” which focuses on … See more

Explain the route based on where the person is coming from.
Before you start giving directions, you need to ask the person where exactly they’re coming fro… See more

When giving directions, don’t rush. Enunciate every word you say. Take time to explain important factors like potential hazards or detours. If you don’t speak slowly and … See more