This document discusses the concept of "strokes" from transactional analysis, which are units of recognition or attention that people give each other. It outlines five injunctions related to exchanging strokes, such as not giving strokes you want to give or accepting strokes you want to get. Strokes can be positive or negative. The document then describes two exercises for pairs of participants to discuss their stroke profiles by drawing them and listing positive strokes wanted or for their partner.
8. Five Injunctions
Dont give strokes you want to give.
Dont accept strokes you want to get.
Dont ask for strokes you need.
Dont reject strokes you dislike
Dont give yourself strokes