An actions-based perspective

"When something feels off, we can consider which roles are present in the moment. Am I being a mover, and my guest a follower? Or are they perhaps being an opposer?"

During a conversation we sometimes sense that it could be better. We might be aware that we are confused, disappointed, or that there's something we should shift to talking about, and yet we cannot figure out what to change. In short, we're thinking, "this conversation feels off." We're only human and a vague sense may be all we notice in the live moments of a conversation.

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