Posted by Dr. Bob on June 16, 2005, at 0:05:11
In reply to Re: so's request, posted by so on June 15, 2005, at 0:37:31
> I was thinking, the call for "I statements" and the encouragement for expressions of personal feelings is probably an artifact of your preferences ... but not necessarily the only or the proven best way for humans to relate.
Sure, I don't mean to imply there's only one right way. :-)
> Indirect statements, minimizing feelings and general avoidance of attention to the first person can also be very useful approaches to maintaining mental health and social accord.
How about an example?
Bob
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