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Communication

Ask for details when receiving criticism

Hear the point without assuming every claim is correct.

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Done when

Understand the event behind the comment.

Hear the point without assuming every claim is correct.

Who this is for

For feedback recipients; pause abusive exchanges.

Why this matters

You have enough context to evaluate the comment.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Hear the point without assuming every claim is correct.
  2. Ask for a concrete event or work example.
  3. Summarize and choose what to verify or change.

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