Diffusers

Watch yourself: Almost all the time no agression, no condescension needed - YOU will merely be, and look, unbecoming.

Advice-givers usually have the very best of intentions, lack boundaries and skill.
When confronted by an advice-giver, try one of these diffusers:

Thanks for telling me.
I have to go right now.
We will need to talk another time.
You’re my man/girl/father-/mother-figure!
Watch this space… I haven't decided yet how I will handle this.
I’ve never done what you suggest before, and I’m not about to start now.
So… If you were me… you would do this differently…
So, if you were me… your decision would be easy.
I hadn’t thought of that perspective – thank you for sharing it with me.
Thank you for your opinion. I know you wouldn’t have told me if you didn’t care for me.
Thank you for your comments. I will consider them before I make my decision.
Thank you for your point of view. I promise to think about it.
Thank you for caring to share. I will think about what you have said.
Thank you for telling me. I will take your point of view into consideration.
I am not at “Yes” yet. I will go away and think about what you have told me now.
I haven’t made my decision yet – I will add this to the information I have so far. Thank you.
Say no more… I get you. Thanks for telling me.
This is another angle to consider - thank you.