Nov
26
Peace Keeping Tip #4 – 10 Things to Say to Keep the Peace
Filed Under Etiquette, Relationships & Networking
If the tensions of the season interfere with your good cheer, arm yourself with these simple phrases from the Real Simple Magazine story 10 Things to Say to Keep the Peace by family mediator Laurie Puhn. They’ll help you avoid arguments now—and all year long…
Here is peace keeping tip #4…
4. “Why don’t we get the facts?” Some people who come to mediation tend to argue about anything and everything, including things that can be easily resolved. If you find yourself in a dispute with your brother about the price of a car or the name of the restaurant you went to over the holidays last year, state this one-liner, then look up prices online, call a store, or drive by the restaurant—not so one of you can say, “I told you so,” but so you can move on from the discussion before it spirals into a fight.
