Crucial Conversations Flashcards

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“It seems like we’re both trying to force our view. I commit to stay in this discussion until we have a solution both of us are happy with.”

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“It seems like we’re both trying to force our view. I commit to stay in this discussion until we have a solution both of us are happy with.”

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“Do you see it differently? I’d really like to hear.”

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“Do you see it differently? I’d really like to hear.”

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“The way you say that makes it sound like maybe that suggestion isn’t okay with you. [Mirror] Is there something I’m missing?” [Ask]

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“The way you say that makes it sound like maybe that suggestion isn’t okay with you. [Mirror] Is there something I’m missing?” [Ask]

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“I think we’ve moved away from dialogue.”

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“I think we’ve moved away from dialogue.”

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“I’m starting to feel like you don’t trust me. Is that what’s going on here? If so, I’d like to know what I did to lose your trust.”

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“I’m starting to feel like you don’t trust me. Is that what’s going on here? If so, I’d like to know what I did to lose your trust.”

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“I don’t think you’re intending this, but I’m beginning to feel rejected.”

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“I don’t think you’re intending this, but I’m beginning to feel rejected.”

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7
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“Does anyone see it differently?”

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“Does anyone see it differently?”

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8
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“What am I missing here?”

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“What am I missing here?”

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9
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“I’d really like to hear the other side of this story.”

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“I’d really like to hear the other side of this story.”

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“I know people have been reluctant to speak up about this, but I would really love to hear from everyone.”

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“I know people have been reluctant to speak up about this, but I would really love to hear from everyone.”

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“I know there are at least two sides to this story. Could we hear differing views now? What problems could this decision cause us?”

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“I know there are at least two sides to this story. Could we hear differing views now? What problems could this decision cause us?”

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“Maybe I’m wrong here. What if the opposite is true? What if the reason sales have dropped is that…”

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“Maybe I’m wrong here. What if the opposite is true? What if the reason sales have dropped is that…”

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13
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“It might help put my mind at rest if we were to check on this right now.”

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“It might help put my mind at rest if we were to check on this right now.”

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14
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“How would I behave if these were the results I really wanted?”

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“How would I behave if these were the results I really wanted?”

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15
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Common invitations for dialogue:
“What’s going on?”
“I’d really like to hear your opinion on this.”
“Please let me know if you see it differently.”
“Don’t worry about hurting my feelings. I really want to hear your thoughts.”

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Common invitations for dialogue:
“What’s going on?”
“I’d really like to hear your opinion on this.”
“Please let me know if you see it differently.”
“Don’t worry about hurting my feelings. I really want to hear your thoughts.”

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16
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“I’m fine.”
“Really? From the way you’re saying that, it doesn’t sound like you are.”

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“I’m fine.”
“Really? From the way you’re saying that, it doesn’t sound like you are.”

17
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“You say you’re okay, but by the tone of your voice, you seem upset.”

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“You say you’re okay, but by the tone of your voice, you seem upset.”

18
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“You look nervous about confronting him. Are you sure you’re willing to do it?”

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“You look nervous about confronting him. Are you sure you’re willing to do it?”

19
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“I want to understand what she’s feeling. I want a good relationship with Wendy. And I want her to make choices that will make her happy.”

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“I want to understand what she’s feeling. I want a good relationship with Wendy. And I want her to make choices that will make her happy.”

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“I think I see things differently. Let me describe how.”

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“I think I see things differently. Let me describe how.”