I don’t like it

The phrase, “I don’t like it,” can mean many things.

“I don’t understand it.”
“I don’t value this kind.”
“I don’t like change.”
“This is not what I expected.”
“This doesn’t work.”

At times, “I don’t like it,” can even mean, “I don’t like you.”

Understanding what someone means when they say, “I don’t like it,” is an important step in making any kind of progress.

Often, a useful follow-up is, “Thanks for letting me know. Can you explain what you don’t like about it?”

That might not solve the problem, but it opens a conversation.