"Taking note of the other’s point of view is respectful," Dr. Stratyner says. "You can either repeat what they’ve said or say ...

DON'T MISS: Harvard happiness expert: The No. 1 thing to avoid to achieve a ‘real sense of satisfaction’ Here are a few phrases that you should avoid to prevent starting a heated argument.

Note that while some of these are quite neutral, others allow you to imply things about the quote’s tone, similarity, contrast, and/or significance in relation to other sources or to your larger ...

When things get heated, an argument can quickly spiral out of control, making it virtually impossible to have a productive conversation. Keeping some pacifying phrases on hand can help cool things ...

The language we use is full of nuance and subtlety, meaning even little changes can shift the tenor of an argument or debate. Words are powerful things, and certain phrases serve as a conduit to ...