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May asked in Family & RelationshipsFriends · 5 years ago

How to get better at one-on-one confrontations?

Update:

I can get very socially anxious and I want to get better at reading people and responding to their verbal cues. Can y'all give some tips on having casual/heartfelt one-on-one conversations?

Update 2:

Like if I want to come off as amiable, open, and advice-giving.

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  • 5 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Confrontations:

    1. avoid them

    2. divert them so they are constructive and not destructive

    3. stay calm

    4. think before you say or do anything

    5. don't confuse issues. Stick to THE point.

    6. don't be unnecessarily personal.

    7. don't let the other person push your buttons. YOU are in control of your head and your mouth.

    8. don't flog a dead horse. Walk away if it is getting nowhere.

  • 5 years ago

    Practice

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