Handle disagreement or take a pause · D6.7

Rehearse one sentence for a disagreement

You want to enter an ordinary disagreement with clearer wording.

Everyday practice

Try these steps

1. Name the point you need to communicate.
2. Imagine or write yourself stating it briefly, then allowing the other person to respond.
3. Prepare a clarification or pause sentence without scripting their agreement.

An example

I see the timing differently. Could we compare the deadlines before choosing?

Reflect

Is the sentence clear without assuming the conversation will go well?

Next time

Adapt it to the actual response or choose to stop.