Three takeaways
- The words and the interpretation are two different pieces of information.
- Past experiences can shape the meaning you assign to a new text.
- Do not confuse a familiar fear with confirmed evidence.
- Ask one direct question instead of arguing with an assumption.
Video transcript
You said: The words and the interpretation are two different pieces of information. Past experiences can shape the meaning you assign to a new text. Try this: Ask one direct question instead of arguing with an assumption.