Checklist: Before you hit send
Confront/DefendGive FeedbackConfessExpressMisc
General
How to ask for the return of an object (intentionally taken)
How to ask for the return of an object (intentionally taken)
RequestConfront/Defend
General
How to ask for the return of an object (loaned)
How to ask for the return of an object (loaned)
RequestConfront/Defend
General
How to ask someone about suspicious behavior without accusing them of it
How to ask someone about suspicious behavior without accusing them of it
Confront/Defend
General
How to ask someone to stop talking about politics or religion around you
How to ask someone to stop talking about politics or religion around you
RequestConfront/Defend
GeneralLoved One
How to ask your partner for couple's therapy
How to ask your partner for couple's therapy
RequestConfront/Defend
Partner/Spouse
How to break up with someone
How to break up with someone
ConfessConfront/DefendDecline
DatePartner/Spouse
How to call someone out respectfully
How to call someone out respectfully
InformConfront/DefendGive Feedback
General
How to disagree (respectfully) with your boss's feedback
How to disagree (respectfully) with your boss's feedback
Confront/Defend
Boss
How to encourage someone to answer your question instead of saying, “I don’t know”
How to encourage someone to answer your question instead of saying, “I don’t know”
ConfessConfront/Defend
General
How to give someone a backhanded compliment
How to give someone a backhanded compliment
Confront/DefendLaugh
Nemesis
How to redirect the conversation (bridging)
Confront/Defend
General
How to reject a customer’s feature request
How to reject a customer’s feature request
Decline
Customer/Client
How to respond to nosy or inappropriate questions
How to respond to nosy or inappropriate questions
Confront/DefendDeclineRespond
General
How to respond when you think someone is overreacting
How to respond when you think someone is overreacting
Confront/DefendComfortRespond
NemesisGeneral
How to say you’re not ready to move forward after an apology
How to say you’re not ready to move forward after an apology
InformRespond
General
How to set boundaries with a partner
How to set boundaries with a partner
Confront/Defend
Partner/SpouseDate
How to tell someone they will not be your Bridesmaid, Groomsman, Maid of Honor or Best Man
How to tell someone they will not be your Bridesmaid, Groomsman, Maid of Honor or Best Man
InformConfront/Defend
How to tell someone you are angry
How to tell someone you are angry
Confront/Defend
GeneralPartner/SpouseFriendLoved One
How to thank someone for a gift
How to thank someone for a gift
Confront/Defend
GeneralLoved OneFriendPartner/Spouse
How to turn down a request to do free work
How to turn down a request to do free work
DeclineThank
FriendGeneral
Official Guide for Fighting with Your Partner
Official Guide for Fighting with Your Partner
Confront/DefendEditor's Note
Partner/Spouse
