Some people, unknowingly, listen to misunderstand. They already know exactly what they think and they have no interest in understanding a different perspective.
They don’t have to agree with the different perspective, but it’s useful if they at least understand it. They already know exactly what they think and they have no interest in understanding a different perspective. They don’t have to agree with the different perspective, but it’s useful if they at least understand it.
People generally are pretty good minded. So understanding their position is helpful and shouldn’t test your boundaries very much.
Most misunderstandings, or arguments, stem from one person holding on to their position regardless of ANY evidence that may contradict that position.
Give people the opportunity to calmly state their case, provide evidence, and then you listen to understand. There is something that is bothering them and you have the capacity to understand it, so you should.
If you do, you are likely to learn something new, grow and maybe even keep a friend.