Politely withholding your preferences puts the computational problem of inferring them on the group.
Politely asserting your preferences (I’m inclined toward x. What do you think?) helps shoulder the cognitive load of moving the group toward resolution. blog.galowicz.de/2022/12/28/boo
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True, as long as the assertion doesn't pigeonhole the progress toward X resolution. Usually seen in groups where particular opinions are overvalued. It's up to that individual to withhold or contribute accordingly to steer the group toward the perceived ideal outcome.
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I love how succinctly you’ve explained this. It makes it easy to remember this tactic the next I’m experiencing this in a group setting. Thanks for the free tool!
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