| Format |
Description |
| Asking Questions To Avoid Self-Exposure |
Asking questions as a way to show interest in the other person while avoiding conflict by hiding your own disagreement with their perspective |
| Using Responsive Listening As A Means of Withdrawal |
Paraphrasing what another person says in order to appear responsive but actually to avoid giving your own opinion |
| Offering Encouragement While Hiding Your Opinion |
Demonstrating concern and emotional support for a person, thereby implying agreement, while hiding your actual disagreement with their perspective |