ALMOST ALWAYS, IT IS BETTER TO ASK A QUESTION THAN TO MAKE A DEFINITIVE STATEMENT. charlestadros 5 years ago Charles Tadros, M.D. July 27, 2021 Saint Louis, Missouri Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook More Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn ONE OF THE TECHNIQUES, WHEN TRYING TO WIN AN ARGUMENT, RATHER THAN REACH CONSENSUS, IS NOT TO AGREE TO ANY OF THE ASSUMPTIONS, STATEMENTS, OR EVEN TO THE PHRASING OF QUESTIONS POSED BY THE OTHER SIDE. THE CONCERN IS THAT IF ONE PERSON CONCEDES TO A WELL-MADE POINT, OR TO A REASONABLE ASSUMPTION, THEN THE OTHER SIDE CAN BUILD THEIR CASE ON THAT CONCESSION, OR THAT AGREEMENT.DateOctober 15, 2021In relation toagreeIF YOUR THOUGHTS ARE RACING IN ONE, ANGRY, FRUSTRATED, INSENSED, AND HURT DIRECTION, PLEASE DO NOT ACT ON THESE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS JUST YET. QUESTION YOURSELF…WHERE DID ALL OF THIS ANGER AND FRUSTRATION ORIGINATE? ASK OTHERS, WHO HAVE ANNOYED YOU OR INSULTED YOU (as opposed to making direct or accusatory statements) ABOUT THEIR INTENTIONS AND MOTIVATIONS.DateSeptember 29, 2021In relation toangerSOME PEOPLE’S EXPERIENCES ARE THAT THERE ARE HIDDEN AGENDAS AND ULTERIOR MOTIVES BEHIND EVERYONE ELSE’S STATEMENTS AND ACTIONS. MANY OTHERS HAVE NOT EXPERIENCED THE WORLD IN THE SAME WAY.DateJuly 8, 2021In relation tohidden agenda
