BackWho you’re talking to dictates what you say. Review our Communication Styles if you haven’t already. And remember: These examples show communication skills, and do not indicate correct or incorrect viewpoints.
Choose the communication style of the person you’re speaking to:
If you hear them say…
“So where were you on Jan. 6th?”
👍 Try this…
“On a warm, tropical vacation. You?”
- Use humor to disarm a Sniper. Don’t defend yourself.
👎 Avoid this…
“You’re making some serious insinuations. I love this country.”
- Don’t take a Sniper’s bait.
If you hear them say…
“You’re just mad because Joe Biden didn’t actually win.”
👍 Try this…
“I’m just mad because the Vikings didn’t win this weekend.”
- It’s best not to engage with a Sniper if they start conversations this way.
👎 Avoid this…
“I’m not mad, because he did win.”
- Don’t get defensive with a Sniper. You just took their bait.
If you hear them say…
“I bet you think there’s a bunch of ballots stashed in a trunk somewhere.”
👍 Try this…
“And your point is….?”
- Put the ball back in the Sniper’s court. Chances are they don’t have a good point to make.
👎 Avoid this…
“You are being ridiculous.”
- Snipers want to get a rise out of you. Stay cool.
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