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What does it mean?
The speaker describes hearing threats that prompt them to question the cause of the aggression.
In plain terms
When people threaten violence I ask what the problem is.
What can you take from it?
Violence often masks an underlying issue that needs addressing.

Where it applies

  • confrontation
  • de-escalation
  • domestic disputes

Putting it to work

  • ask why when threatened
  • seek root causes

Questions to consider

  • How do you respond to threats?
  • What does aggression often hide?

Another view

Confronting violence directly can be dangerous depending on the situation.

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