{"id":4103,"date":"2017-12-11T20:51:27","date_gmt":"2017-12-12T01:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=4103"},"modified":"2021-05-06T06:04:49","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T10:04:49","slug":"things-people-shouldnt-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/things-people-shouldnt-say\/","title":{"rendered":"Things people shouldn’t say."},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cYour son\u2019s hair is too long.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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File that under \u201cThings People Shouldn\u2019t Say\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Yep, this happened to me last week. I was out enjoying a nice breakfast with my son when we found ourselves in a conversation with a guest at a nearby table. When you have a happy, social toddler, these types of conversations are actually pretty common. You do the proud mom thing and beam from ear to ear when they tell you how cute your child is and that you have to enjoy every moment because \u201cthey grow up so fast.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"things<\/a>I\u2019m used to this kind of conversation by now, but when she unexpectedly added that I needed to \u201cget his haircut because it\u2019s too long\u201d, I was a bit shocked. Um, excuse me? I can\u2019t say I took it so well. But, after I had time to think about it, I realized she was probably right and it was time for a \u201cbig boy haircut\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Four days later, we found ourselves at the hair dresser. We both had to be brave. After all, there was a reason his hair was long. He looked so sweet! As a parent, of course you do the the best you can for your kids. You\u2019re there to protect them. You see them in a unique way that only a mom or dad does, and you try to make the best decisions on their behalf.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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Okay, cue transition! Here\u2019s where I tell you how this encounter is just like surveys<\/a>. The truth is, with surveys, you should never be in a situation where people are telling you your survey is too long. Most of the time they won\u2019t directly come out and say it like my \u2018friend\u2019 at breakfast, but they\u2019ll simply drop you and your survey altogether. Ouch.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/div>\nIn both child rearing and surveys, you\u2019re close to the project. <\/a><\/span>Click To Tweet<\/a><\/span>\n
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In both child rearing and surveys, you\u2019re close to the project. Sometimes, after so much time together, you might be too close to see where improvements could be made. Really, the stranger at breakfast was right: my son did need a haircut and I knew it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Not to be too dramatic here, but think of your own precious survey. That one you\u2019ve been pouring your heart into for days or even weeks. Ready to chop it up?<\/span><\/p>\n

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If the thought gives you palpitations, stay calm. We can help<\/a>. We can be that critical friend, teaching you how to spot a survey that has too many questions or too many pages and show you how a small \u201cmakeover\u201d can have a big impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Reasonable survey length is important for optimal survey success. Just like a fresh \u2018do, your survey\u2019s length can make a good first impression. And if you\u2019re feeling a little nervous about your survey, don\u2019t worry. Whether it\u2019s holding your hand through the trim or holding up the mirror when it\u2019s all done, we\u2019re here. We\u2019ll be happy to take a look<\/a> and offer up our recommendations for making your survey shine.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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