{"id":7070419,"date":"2026-09-30T20:52:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:52:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7070419"},"modified":"2026-09-30T20:52:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:52:40","slug":"swissmiss-assume-misunderstanding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7070419","title":{"rendered":"swissmiss | Assume misunderstanding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-86406\">\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s possible that you were undermined, endangered, cut off or disrespected.<\/p>\n<p>But if we begin with that, then the relationship gets shaky.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the other person simply didn\u2019t understand. It might be that they are focused on their issues, not yours. It could be that they\u2019re dealing with something you don\u2019t see. And most likely, they simply might not know what you\u2019re expecting or hoping for.<\/p>\n<p>When we assume misunderstanding, we open the door to better. We can find empathy and connection by giving people the benefit of the doubt.<\/p>\n<p>Clarity, not grievance, is the solution to misunderstanding.<\/p>\n<p>This works for customers, prospects, colleagues, friends, and family too.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/seths.blog\/2026\/08\/assume-misunderstanding\/\">Assume misunderstanding<\/a>, by Seth Godin<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cIt\u2019s possible that you were undermined, endangered, cut off or disrespected. But if we begin with that, then the relationship gets shaky. Perhaps the other person simply didn\u2019t understand. It might be that they are focused on their issues, not yours. It could be that they\u2019re dealing with something you don\u2019t see. 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