Foundation
Ask what an unclear word means
Whena word could mean different things
Ask which concrete meaning they intend before you answer. Use their word and offer an example if that helps.
- Try saying
- What does soon mean: this afternoon or this week?
Start tiny
Ask, “What does soon mean here?”
Evidence grade CPractitioner method or editorial idea
Centre for Clinical Interventions. Assert Yourself!, Module 4: How to Behave More Assertively. Read the source ↗ Documented assertiveness methods; this everyday example is an editorial adaptation.
Foundation: The load-bearing practices you return to. Build the base and keep it in play.
