Don’t ask questions, give hints, or speak abstractly. Don’t say, “Do you want to go to a movie?” which is ambiguous as to whether you want to go. Take a position (taking positions is explained later in this chapter) and say, “I’d like to see (name it, or) an action movie.” Also don’t assume things. People attribute different meanings to the same words. When the other speaker is indirect or unclear, ask for clarification. Restate what you heard and ask for more information.
