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Disagree, don't be disagreeable.
- An old adage

How to Disagree Without Being Disagreeable

We all know that a response to someone's viewpoint
like, "That's stupid!" is near the worst end of the
spectrum. Here are a few on the other side. Be aware:
they require you to be sincere and won't work unless
you are.

"That's an interesting viewpoint. You must have a
good reason for thinking that way. Do you mind
telling me what it is?"

"I think I understand what you're saying, and could
you tell me more about how you arrived at your opinion?"

"That's interesting. And I see it somewhat differently.
May I explain?"

"I see what you're saying. I have another way of
looking at it . . ."

There are many more. The point is to respond with
respect, courtesy and honesty.

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• Good one! -jill08- ♀ (0 bytes) () 03/24/2009 postreply 06:22:21

• Thanks! -美国老土- ♂ (161 bytes) () 03/24/2009 postreply 12:52:06

• Nice! Thanks! -pega- ♀ (0 bytes) () 03/24/2009 postreply 18:09:50

• 对不起,顶晚了. 给我急得呀 -看那月光- ♀ (0 bytes) () 03/24/2009 postreply 20:29:14

• Help, please, before we all are "does"ed to death.... -郝庄董- ♂ (583 bytes) () 03/25/2009 postreply 10:04:11