How to Diffuse a Difficult Situation - in Just Five Words

bit.ly/MeetChrisWestfall Find out how to handle a tough conversation, when the stakes are high, and use these five words to take a fresh look at the issues you are facing. Handle relationships more effectively, when you put these five words into action.

[@jacquief6049]

I like this. Its short and Chris gives an example which instantly makes you realise the point straight away. What else could it mean? is a way of stopping yourself from imagining why something is happening and fastening onto just one explanation. It gives you a pause to let other possibilities in, which would mean that you wouldn't get so wound up when faced with an annoying situation. Helpful I thought!

[@strawberryme08]

“What else could this mean” is a tool of empathy. I like it

[@pyrofful]

"You have a cavity and need to lay off the candy and soda" " what else could this mean?" lol. Good point though really

[@starryskiesstarrynights4515]

I have a friend who's an alcoholic. No judgement,I was one too. But when he's argumentative and difficult,I need to remember that it's really difficult to be in withdrawal, and I need to have empathy.This was a great reminder that we need to have empathy for others

[@dougfredricks2017]

😂 My Uncle would say... "A drunk man's words are a Sober person's thoughts."

[@remyd8767]

I apply this all the time when I'm driving behind a very slow car.

[@miller5170]

😂

[@markrene6108]

I'm the person driving slowly & l also think 'What else does this mean? Then someone behind me and you drives past & tells me exactly what he means 🖕🤨

[@algobo]

Simple and true!

[@thefin4lb0ss]

Great advice. I'll keep it in mind you never know

[@LeaRahaelGirma]

Thank you.

[@SeasonalParadise]

What Else Coudl This Mean? Sounds simple but this is an amazing debiasing tool. Thanks so much.

[@MrSuperbluesky]

Thank you

[@leoaxitorishan7685]

7yrs in, and my account is gone but still I am watching this video to remind myself.

[@brandie_patreece]

Thanks.

[@lashima8593]

Good advice

[@RiqiHarawira]

I like that. I will give that a try

[@menaamor]

good point

[@AliAbdullah-oi3wc]

I'm going to try this

[@markrene6108]

Me to most likely repeatedly, alcoholic drug addicts in units around the estate forget after 3 seconds what anything means including #:@$?!# which they say to me. But I'll keep asking 'What does this mean', ld like a answer, but not from the neighbours again please 🙏

[@markrene6108]

Saying 'What does this mean' gives you a moment to catch yourself & to breath before anger or another emotion takes over. The emotion will dissipate if you look inside yourself for the answer to that question. Everything in reality arises from the self, awareness. Be a Seer 👀 of truth & knowledge. We take the external as truth from a ego view that is an illusion. If we want to be in the presence of Divinity open the gift, the Present & live mainly there. If we live in the Present the illusion will fall away & you will be in the presence of God.

[@tinxe6821]

I can imagine accidentally rear ending someone and they coming out screaming at me and me just being like sh sh sh.... what else could this mean?...

[@westfallonline]

TheTinXe 😳😊

[@remyd8767]

Let your imagination run wild.

[@DarthTwilight]

of course this doesn't work with people who have no ability for empathy. my landlord is threatening to drive up my rent because my girlfriend took a shower at my place. he said he was tired of her coming over, and he was just going to raise my rent in anticipation of higher utilities that are supposedly included. I tried to explain the situation, and he flat out told me he doesn't care nor does he have time to care about anybody but himself. he excused himself about 20 times over for being an asshole, and I had to close the door on him to keep from bashing his face in with a baseball bat.

[@westfallonline]

That’s a rough situation, for sure

[@mildredhighcock7333]

Here's another: How can I love this person MORE?

[@ancyber6876]

Where is he watching

[@westfallonline]

Walexe 87 hey - it’s an interview! 🤪

[@ancyber6876]

Chris Westfall It’s I thought he was talking directly to the audience.

[@arnabgoswami522]

"How can you help the situation?"

[@chipsotool]

well that told me jack shit

[@divisionunion1658]

Plus 1 charisma

[@pilarq7886]

What else could this mean

[@55millionmonkeys20]

You kinda look similar to the staute of liberty. Your bone structure is simliar

[@westfallonline]

Swanzi Forbidden Lady Liberty? The statue? Ok, if you say so 🤣

[@55millionmonkeys20]

@@westfallonline it was just a observation bro. Dont take it wrong. Think of it as a blessing

[@dammitdan1662]

Here I was thinking the statute of liberty was called the Constitution

[@huemann3416]

That’s foolish

[@kurtolson1303]

Nice looking professional that gives Lame advice.

[@levimungai1846]

have you ever taken an IQ test?

[@imho2278]

Start by spelling 'defuse' correctly in your title. 'Diffuse' means to spread out, or soak into something.

[@westfallonline]

Useful guidance! TYVM

[@sandyredden9968]

defuse

[@markrene6108]

Defuss. 😜

[@mellymel9892]

This didn’t help me at all. I really wanted this to be profound but it’s just not. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@OGmediahub]

I didnt get it …

[@westfallonline]

What was it that you missed?

[@OGmediahub]

@@westfallonline if i am having an argument or a fight at work, how can these words: what else could this means …
If the boss tells me - go f… yourself or this or you that; how the words : what else could this mean be interpreted and used in such a situation ??

[@margaretrodd3070]

Exactly right…however, due to more difficult situations being presented I’m removing myself and shopping on online now bc customer service is that bad…sad days we live in where the customer is viewed as a threat, ai is easier and more pleasant to deal with.