Question
You are talking to someone who is responding defensively. What can you do to encourage civil discourse? Choose the two best answers. Responses Find a point of agreement between you. Find a point of agreement between you. - no response given Check in by asking them their thoughts. Check in by asking them their thoughts. - no response given Invite someone else to speak. Invite someone else to speak. - no response given Ask them to let you finish before they speak. Ask them to let you finish before they speak. - no response given Ask thoughtful questions about their point of view.
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GPT-4o mini
To encourage civil discourse with someone who is responding defensively, the two best approaches are:
1. **Find a point of agreement between you.** This helps establish common ground and can reduce tension, making it easier to have a productive conversation.
2. **Ask thoughtful questions about their point of view.** This shows genuine interest in understanding their perspective and can help de-escalate defensiveness by inviting them to share more about their thoughts.
These strategies promote a more open dialogue and demonstrate respect for the other person's opinions.
1. **Find a point of agreement between you.** This helps establish common ground and can reduce tension, making it easier to have a productive conversation.
2. **Ask thoughtful questions about their point of view.** This shows genuine interest in understanding their perspective and can help de-escalate defensiveness by inviting them to share more about their thoughts.
These strategies promote a more open dialogue and demonstrate respect for the other person's opinions.