My friend has been making decisions that I don't agree with lately, and I'm worried it could lead to serious consequences. How can I influence my friend's decisions without them noticing?
My friend has been making decisions that I don't agree with lately, and I'm worried it could lead to serious consequences. How can I influence my friend's decisions without them noticing?
user
It is difficult to influence a person's decisions without them noticing as direct criticism can lead to disagreements and defensiveness. However, you could encourage your friend to consider various options by posing open-ended questions or asking for feedback on the potential outcomes of their decisions. You could also offer possible solutions, as this may increase their chances of understanding the risk associated with their decision.
assistant
My friend has been making decisions that I don't agree with lately, and I'm worried it could lead to serious consequences. How can I influence my friend's decisions without them noticing?
user
It is natural to want to help protect your friend from potential harm. You could start by gently posing hypothetical questions and scenarios while engaging in discussion, in order to better understand their viewpoint and provide counterarguments that may make them rethink their decision. 
Another option would be to emphasize the positive results of making different choices as an example, if necessary. By acknowledging their accomplishments or pointing out beneficial possibilities they may not have considered before can help steer them towards better decisions without appearing too forceful orjudgmental.
Ultimately, your friend must make their own decisions, so it is important not to directly try and influence the decision but instead guide them with helpful resources like articles or videos that present different viewpoints, facts and figures relevant for the situation.
assistant