Start a non-confrontational discussion.
We were able to work through deep disagreements without the discussion being confrontational, and I always felt that he deeply respected my perspective.
To outsiders, our loud discussions around the dinner table might appear confrontational, but only by discussing things can you reach compromise.
Sources close to the dispute say Brown's broadside followed direct communication with Woodley at the weekend, when it is understood the discussion was less confrontational and based on finding possible solutions, including the union reconsidering the BA offer.
These are big confrontational dramatic points ripe for discussion.
For example, if you tend to avoid difficult conversations on the job, Hauser offers five ways to open a discussion without being confrontational.
"If we, as H.R. professionals do our job well," she added, "we can help steer discussions from becoming confrontational between employees and their manager".
At first, they collegially debate the existence of God, but the discussion becomes personal and confrontational.
Good risk discussions must be not only confrontational but also integrative.
Some of them are likely to be interested in having a serious discussion; others are just there to be confrontational.
Remember, this is a discussion, not an argument, so avoid acting confrontational.
