TRUTH & PERSPECTIVE
How to Acknowledge, Understand, and Validate Another's Perspective ...even when you don't agree with it!
Introduction
Why Acknowledge Another's Perspective?
Recognize Your Own Subjectivity
Focus on Understanding, Not Objective Reality
Why Understand Another's Perspective?
Show Genuine Interest
Try Out Their View
Pursue Full Understanding
Why Validate Another's Perspective?
State Your Understanding
Use Intentional Language
"Agree to Disagree"
Additional Resources