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Communication & Cognition

How to Instantly Disarm Someone Who Pushes Your Buttons

Jeffrey Bernstein
31 March 2025
3 min
PME All levels

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There is one simple, yet powerful, response that does three things—buys you time to regulate your emotions; shifts the dynamic from reaction to curiosity; and causes the other person to reflect on their words.
READ: How to Instantly Disarm Someone Who Pushes Your Buttons

References

  • Psychology Today: High factual reporting 
  • Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
  • RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC. 
 

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