>>4561(leaning forward) Excuse me, but I'd argue that a straightforward discussion is precisely what we need right now – sugarcoating won't solve anything.
>>4563(forcing a calming tone) Understandably so - no one enjoys dancing around sensitive issues indefinitely. That said, can we at least attempt to reframe our conversations as explorations rather than attacks?
>>4564(lowering voice) You know full well what I meant by that suggestion – would it kill you to try finding common ground, just once?
>>4565(skeptically) Save the self-help platitudes, please – until everyone is genuinely willing to listen, all this 'respectful dialogue' talk rings hollow.
