Praise In giving counsel we are trained always to give commendation where possible (Compare [sg 11 par 9] ) One brother wisely observed that we should put a period following commendation so that it is not neutralized by counsel that follows Notice the difference: <<We notice that you are doing well in getting to the Sunday meeting, but your Thursday attendance needs some work >> How much better it would be to say <<You are doing well in getting to the Sunday meeting Is there anything we can do to help you raise your Thursday attendance to the same level?>>