To "put yourself in another person's shoes"

To put yourself in another's shoes means to look at something from another's perspective, and understanding his feelings and why he or she makes certain decisions. Some personal qualities needed are patience as to understand someone else takes time, and if you are not patient, then it would be very difficult for you to put yourself in another's shoes. Also, knowing how to let go is essential. If you do not know how to let go, then you would not be able to let go of your own perspective, and thus not be free to see things from another's perspective.