Search Results
| Search type | Search syntax |
|---|---|
| Tags | [tag] |
| Exact | "words here" |
| Author |
user:1234 user:me (yours) |
| Score |
score:3 (3+) score:0 (none) |
| Answers |
answers:3 (3+) answers:0 (none) isaccepted:yes hasaccepted:no inquestion:1234 |
| Views | views:250 |
| Code | code:"if (foo != bar)" |
| Sections |
title:apples body:"apples oranges" |
| URL | url:"*.example.com" |
| Saves | in:saves |
| Status |
closed:yes duplicate:no migrated:no wiki:no |
| Types |
is:question is:answer |
| Exclude |
-[tag] -apples |
| For more details on advanced search visit our help page | |
Results tagged with conflict-aversion
Search options not deleted
user 6468
For questions regarding to the avoiding of an imminent conflict, or the general avoiding of a conflict that occurs on a regular basis. Questions regarding ongoing conflicts, or conflicts that are already started, please use the "conflicts" tag.
15
votes
Accepted
When someone states a view I don't agree with, and asks for confirmation, how to avoid givin...
I run into this a lot, because I live in a region which is on the opposite side of the political spectrum as me. Usually the person I'm speaking with isn't expecting a debate at all, because it's jus …
- 5,965
1
vote
How to reply genuinely (but politely) to apologies for lateness?
I'll suggest that it makes a difference if there are other people around. Specifically, you don't want to cause yet another disruption by dogging the guy out.
If Late-Guy meanders into a meeting chi …
- 5,965
1
vote
How can you politely convince someone that if their apology were sincere, they would have do...
Lots of very good answers here. I'll add a little more...
The apology may or may not be sincere; hard to tell at this remove. What I'll recommend is that you acknowledge the apology along with a re …
- 5,965
7
votes
How do I learn to pick my battles a little better?
TL;DR -- Consider ROI of arguments and which arguments are actually unresolvable
A lot depends on what you expect to get out of these battles. (This is where examples would help) Are you trying to …
- 5,965
1
vote
How do I deal with snarky comments about self-help/motivational books?
If anyone ever rolls his eyes or snarks about your love of self-help books, just grin and say, "I like 'em; they're fun!" If these are friends or friendly types, you might segue into a disaster story …
- 5,965
1
vote
How to handle my girlfriend when she takes things wrong way?
For scenario 1 ... this is a tact problem. How you said it made it sound like "okay okay we have talked already" like you were annoyedly doing her a favor by talking to her. Instead, just highlight …
- 5,965
4
votes
How to deal with illogical girlfriend?
TL;DR -- Assure GF ahead of time that you respect her, and are challenging her facts or analysis, not her.
Now I'm tempted, oh so sorely tempted to go down the boys-are-like, girls-are-like path, but …
- 5,965
43
votes
How can I deal diplomatically with a feminist neighbor who continuously delivers political s...
Here's what you have to realize ... Jane is not interested in learning anything, or an exchange of ideas. She knows everything she wants to know, and you are not really required in the conversation. …
- 5,965
4
votes
How do you avoid conflict with zealots?
I recommend falling back on one key phrase:
"Not interested."
Use them early and often, whenever Bob tries to start on one of his polemics with you.
If he keeps pushing, "Why not? Why not? …
- 5,965
20
votes
How can I tell a friend they need to help with what they promised because what they promised...
I like those those answers mentioning charity services which can sterilize cats for free. If such are not available, you will have to either (a) give up one cat for adoption to another household, or …
- 5,965
3
votes
How to ask a friend to remove/not post photos of me on social media?
This is doable. Tell your friend that you don't like having your photos online, and that you need him to not post them. Now some of this falls on you ... you have to either bow out of group photos a …
- 5,965
8
votes
How to politely communicate to your manager that what they did upset you and ask that it doe...
Hmm ... sounds like to one extent or another Nina "set Mary up" with a guy.
It's not certain whether Nina knew the guy before that day and wanted to matchmake, or if the guy approached her "Ma'am can …
- 5,965