There are no dialogues, only intersecting monologues.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often talk past each other instead of truly communicating.
- In plain terms
- Most conversations are just people talking about their own thoughts.
- What can you take from it?
- Listen actively to bridge the gap in conversations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last truly listen?
- What are you ignoring in conversation?
Another view
Some dialogue does involve genuine exchange.
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