Question

Consider the following situations and check your perceptions by evaluating objectively. As modeled in the example above, describe the facts, formulate two possible interpretations, and request clarification.

1- A co-worker, with whom you have shared your concerns about the manager, has avoided you for several days.
Facts:

Interpretation #1:

Interpretation #2:

Request for clarification combined with behavior and interpretations:

2-You've requested help on a project several times from a teacher. Each time the teacher tells you that she'll get to you, but she has never returned to help.
Facts:

Interpretation #1:

Interpretation #2:

Request for clarification combined with behavior and interpretations:

Answer 1

1. A co-worker(...)several days.

Interpretation 1: The co-worker handles a convenience relationship with the manager, and probably is taking information about other partners opinions to inform this one.

Interpretation 2: The co-worker is a member of conflict resolution committee and is putting together the information in order to establish a dialogue which can make solution to the disagreements.

2. You´ve requested(...)to help.

Interpretation 1: The teacher has an conflict of interests with the student and simply does not like him and rejects intentionally to help him.

Interpretation 2: The teacher is busy with the exams and activities which has to check and evaluate; however she tried to establish extra class meetings in order to help to make lessons clearer.