Let’s talk it out.
A common phrase.
An opportunity to clear the air.
A window to sort misunderstandings.
An epic disaster most often.
TALK IT OUT when you are also willing to LISTEN when the other person talks it out.
Be clear in the understanding that the agenda is to figure out and resolve the issue. The agenda is not to obsessively defend your views by listening to select portions of the conversation. This is not an opportunity to compete for one-upping against the other.
Consider silence. Consider processing what the other person had said. Consider responding in a meaningful manner.
Think of “let’s talk” as a phrase that should bring peace, not more confrontation.
Because at the end of the day- peace is more important than proving your (often moot) point.
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