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Communication FUNdamentals
Jan. 29, 2008
Tuesday Tip: #5 in my series of Tips for Avoiding an Argument
A new year brings some new Tuesday Tips and over the next few weeks, I am going to share some tips for avoiding an argument.
Tip #5 for avoiding an argument: Silent Treatment
There is a cartoon my son watches where the popular girl ignores the unpopular boy until she thinks he's cool. But by then he's too cool to talk to her and she says..."Stop ignoring me ignoring you!" Now this may seem childish to you but consider that many times we give the "silent treament" to a friend or loved one who has wronged us. We avoid talking to them or at least we avoid being overly friendly. I don't know what makes us think that ignoring the problem or the person will smooth a rift between people, but I'm here to tell you, it doesn't.
Hit your issues head on or don't let them bother you. If you have a problem with someone, talk to them! Respectfully petition them to work it out. Or, if it is really a silly thing, let it go. But don't make the mistake of ignoring the problem or the person in the hopes that things will get better between you.
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