Arguing and handling awkward situations
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This document discusses common topics couples argue about such as in the car, kitchen, on holiday, or shopping together. It then provides suggestions for handling arguments and awkward situations by preparing the ground, giving the message, and getting the other person's point of view. Specific phrases are given for making a point during an argument, reacting to an argument, and exchanging ideas in a non-confrontational way.
Arguing and handling awkward situations
- 1. Arguing
- 2. What do you think men and women often argue about? In the car In the kitchen On holiday When they’re shopping together
- 3. Handling awkward situations • Preparing the ground There´s something I´ve been meaning to tell you/ to talk to you about. • Giving the message I hope you don´t take this the wrong way, but… I don´t want you to get the wrong idea, but…. Please, don’t get me wrong, it´s just that … • Getting the other person´s point of view (Do) You know what I mean? How does that sound (to you)?
- 4. Having an argument Making your point • I definitely didn´t do it, so… You must have done it That´s why I´m asking you • Well, you must have done the wrong thing You should have (done that) instead What´s the point in using… if you… • Ok, I may have made a mistake, but… Ok, I might have done it, so what? It’s not such a big deal, is it? I mean, you can always…
- 5. Having an argument Reacting • I don’t know what you’re getting at • You must be kidding • I can´t believe you´re saying this • This is just so typical (of you)! • Oh, come on, give me a break! • Oh, come on! • No way!
- 6. EXCHANGING IDEAS IN A NON-CONFRONTATIONAL WAY • Exactly! • Definitely! • I completely agree. • You might be right about… • You are absolutely right! • You may have something/a point there. • Ok, I have to admit I may have… • I hate to disagree with you, but… • I see your point, but… • I know what you mean, but… • You may be right in part, but… • Yeah, but I don´t think so. • I´m not so sure about that. • I´m not sure I agree with you. • Well, that seems a bit extreme.