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Why It’s So Hard to Listen When You Disagree | Emily Kasriel | TED
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@cheriehuet8211
May 17, 2026 at 3:05 pm
I have several friends that jump from one subject to another and if I don’t butt in with my thoughts, I never get the chance to share. Once I do get the chance to speak, I would have to go back and go through 5 different subjects. Which I don’t, of course. It’s too exhausting….
@necessaryevil455
May 17, 2026 at 11:56 pm
I feel your pain.
@tweedtango8941
May 17, 2026 at 4:23 pm
What an interesting topic. I think that “engaging” is a normal conversation, the other is taking turns to give your speech, zero interaction. I find it is a huge cultural diference between countries I have lived in. To some is the normal, for others feels rude. It is difficult when you grew up with one culture but live in the other.
@growingisthepurpose48
May 17, 2026 at 4:26 pm
This should be taught from birth through actions. ❤❤❤
@73koobee
May 18, 2026 at 8:03 pm
Non-verbal communication is the best. The only communication I trust.