How should you start a difficult conversation?

• Explain your feelings, even when the other person is not willing to have a conversation

• Describe what you see happening

• Point out wrongdoing of the other person

• Ask the person if you can talk about the situation that ocurrd

After the conversation is started you should...

• Use 'I statements' to explain how you feel

• Dominate the conversation to describe what you've observed

• Point out their mistakes

• Point out your own mistakes

Finish the strategy:

Equity of ________

• color

• choice

• voice

• religion

Consider the previous question:

Use the space below to explain the strategy that you listed

"Talking about it isn't going to help" is an example of...

• Avoidance

• Confrontation

• Both

"This is going to ruin our relationship" is an example of...

• Avoidance

• Confrontation

• Both

"It will resolve itself" is an example of...

• Avoidance

• Confrontation

• Both

You should "let it go" when...

• You agree to disagree

• Emotions are too high for now

• The relationship is beyond repair

• All of the above

You should explain your emotions in a way that...

• Shows a lot of passion

• Shows your side objectively

• Makes them feel what you feel

• Fuels the fire of the conversation

Provide a reason why people avoid conflicts or difficult conversations