Check the disputed fact together
Whena disagreement turns on a factual claim
Agree exactly which fact is disputed and what source could settle it. Check that source together. Correct the claim or name the uncertainty before deciding what follows.
- Try saying
- Are we disagreeing about the closing time? Let’s check the venue’s notice.
Start tiny
Name the fact you both want checked.
Editorial joint clarification practice informed by Brodrick, Elements of Principled Negotiations, objective criteria. Read the source ↗ Checking a mutually relevant source is an adaptation; agreement is not guaranteed.
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