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How to Talk Things Out A. Get ready Both people 4. You both search for solutions. C.Go First person Talking things out is another way to settle differences. fflAYBE WECAlN HOW ABOuTn TRY THISy WSWW Even before you try I WAS VERY UPSET WHEN to settle things: Vr think about what really happened.

We sometimes have silly thoughts that keep us from getting a true picture. 1. Talk about yourself and your feelings. Don't attack the other person. It only makes him angry, and hell try to defend himself Give your version of what happened.

(sMBARRASSEJ. (l AM UPSEL) AM For the solution to work, it must be: something you both can do. something that is not harmful to yourself or others. something that settles the problem so it will not 'happen again. The other person Both people f5tTw WERE ANGRY BECAUSE "lET'S 6eT Think about your feelings.

Feelings are most important because how you feel will guide how you react and handle things. B. Get set 2. To show that he was listening, the other person retells his version of your side of the story. Then he gives his version of what happened.

First person Cjsjow a coo Pick a good time to 5. You agree to a solution. 6. You build a future relationship that enables you to get along peacefully as family members, classmates, friends or neighbors. talk.

Agree that you both want to try to settle things. (jure be cool) HOW YOU SAWJt7T Next week, The Mini Page visits the state of Washington. 3. To show that you have been hstening, you repeat the other person's view. The Mini Page is created and edited by Betty Debnam Associate Editors Staff Artist Anne Chamberlain Wendy Daley Lucy Lien When you have a problem with someone, you should: Conflict resolution tries to get you to: 'TfM I PARTLY TROUBLE IF I sa4Stttv TO (TSEEOURPOIN) (EWURs7T00j) realize that you don't always have to win an argument.

You can learn to settle things so both people get something of what they want. We call this a "win-win" solution. stop and think about the consequences before you do something. try to figure out if you are a part of the problem..