Use _Contrasting_ to clarify what you don’t mean, before stating what you do mean.
Clearing Up Misunderstandings SCENARIO · HANDLING CONFLICT Alex and Jamie discuss the project's direction after a heated team meeting. The situation 0:00 The exchange 0:03 The takeaway 0:31 Alex Jamie, I want to clear up something before we move on. 0:06 Jamie Okay, what’s on your mind? 0:08 I don’t mean to say your input is unimportant, but I feel misunderstood. 0:13 I didn’t realize that. What do you actually mean?
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