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Malcolm J McKinney's avatar

I agree that this is the correct approach except when one of the people in the discussion insist on alternate incorrect facts.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

That is when it is most important to be tolerant but in the end if someone won't openly listen and discuss then you have to agree to disagree because there is nothing you can do about it.

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Malcolm J McKinney's avatar

It dosen't matter how conclusively you prove anything, if the person to whom you prove it can't accept your proof emotionally, it's still false. Not-real."

"oomphel" by e beam piper 1960

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Monica P.'s avatar

Lots of good information. Active listening and being more empathetic are things that have helped me especially with those closest to me.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

And Monica I am very pleased to read your success. If at any time you wish to write more about it I want to encourage it and please let me know

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Susan's avatar

Yes, a path toward transformational understanding and mutual cooperation.

A critical ingredient for making a democracy work.

Thank you!

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

You are welcome

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Rosemarie Kempton's avatar

If everyone read this the world could be a more peaceful place.

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DocTalk, Allan N Schwartz PhD's avatar

No One I am very pleased. In a very humorous way I want to say that when I first se No One commented I do a double take, then laugh and say “oh it’s No One.” Please don’t change it. It’s great.

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