The positive worth of the individual is held constant, while the value and appropriateness of internal and/or external behavior is questioned.
This is one of the many NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) presuppositions and one of the original 8 of Richard Bandler.
What does NLP mean with the presupposition?
In short: The person is OK, the behavior might not be. We’re not questioning who you are, but what you do. Basically it says that NLP is free of judgment, we won’t judge you and neither should you. We do work together to see if we can get better results with internal or external behavior. It’s about what you do, not who you are.
Why is it necessary for NLP to believe this?
It provides a foundation of safety, because the interaction between people is free of judgment. It’s a good basis for talking or thinking freely about your behavior and how it serves you.
Can I find proof or personal experiences that support the presupposition?
This is more of a belief or attitude than something you can prove or disprove. You can choose to adopt it or not. Being free of judgment can be of tremendous value in interpersonal relationships. People don’t like to be judged.
Can I find proof or personal experiences that undermine the presupposition?
Not really. All I can say is that people are inclined to pass judgment unto others. That doesn’t disprove the presupposition, it just shows that it might be quite a lot of work to really adopt it.
In conclusion, how do I feel about this presupposition?
It’s a beauty! And quite a challenge as well 
Time for you to talk
What do you think of this presupposition? Does it make sense to you? Do you have experiences or examples that might undermine this presupposition?
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