Thought Experiment

#3 “It’s supposed to rain today.”

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>A new friend – at least you think she’s a friend - invites you to her home for the first time.  That morning you call for directions and s/he says, “It’s supposed to rain later, so you probably shouldn’t take the train all the way to my house today.”  You reply that you’ll be sure to bring an umbrella, and s/he says “My mom says it’s probably not a good idea today.”  You say “OK…” but feel badly about it.  Why did s/he say that?  Write two different dialogues, in person, email, or one of each, where you try to understand what the underlying issues are and resolve the tension.  Remember, it doesn’t have to be a happy resolution, just a real one.

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