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How Much Sky You Actually See
- The portion of sky you can see is measured in angles, not area, and changes with your surroundings and distance from Earth.
- On flat terrain you can see slightly more than 180°; from far away the visible sky shrinks until the sky is everything and Earth is a tiny dot.
Go Back Into The Cafe Like You Belong
- If you need to return to a cafe to add milk or sugar, act like you belong and most people won't make it a problem.
- Use confidence because most people are conflict-averse and won't challenge a normal-looking customer.
Diffuse Conflict With Mirroring And Validation
- When dealing with potential conflict, mirror, empathize, and validate the other person's perspective before addressing the issue.
- This technique de-escalates situations without admitting wrongdoing and makes resolution easier.