Hedging means softening a statement so it is persuasive rather than confrontational. It is not weakness; it is professional communication.
Examples
- ‘I wonder if…’
- ‘This might be worth reconsidering…’
- ‘I’m not entirely convinced that…’
Practice
Think of a disagreement you recently had at work. Rewrite your response using one hedging phrase. Read both versions. Which one keeps the relationship intact?
Takeaway: Hedging changes the chemistry of a disagreement without changing your position.
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