To escape from drowning in a sea of ambiguity, try the following phrases: What do you mean by that? I’m not sure I follow. I’m wondering if that means . . . I think I’m missing something. Can you break it down for me? Help me to understand your thinking. Do you mean that . . . Help me understand how you are feeling. Is it that . . . My understanding is . . . Please correct me if I’m wrong.
