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Several times over the the last week, I've heard people describe the differences in people's perceptions of reality. One person described it as if "we are watching different movies", then trying to argue our positions based on the movie, that the other person has not seen. While this is an old article, it is a good read and helps explain why the other person in a discussion "Just doesn't understand (and agree with) the point you are making (especially when you are talking politics or religion)."
9 Reasons It's So Easy to Be Misunderstood
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Reason #10: (I learned this in camouflage training) People see what they expect to see, hear what they expect to hear. For example, if you self-identify as a member of "the other side of the ideological divide" you will be perceived as stupid/ungrateful/malicious/unmerciful/etc and anything you do or say will be so judged.
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All of those misunderstandings can be remedied with calm thoughtful discussion except one, Number 6.
"The other person is strong-willed and rigid; has stringent, intransigent opinions; or isn’t able to “take in” any viewpoint other than their own. "
You are better off to leave them and shake the dust from your feet.
"The other person is strong-willed and rigid; has stringent, intransigent opinions; or isn’t able to “take in” any viewpoint other than their own. "
You are better off to leave them and shake the dust from your feet.
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