In any conversation, there is a responsibility to express and a responsibility to listen. Misinterpretations and misunderstandings are always going to happen. Often, difficulty in communication is due to people having different ways of thinking (e.g., left-brained thinkers talking to right-brained thinkers). Very simple tricks--like repeating what you're hearing someone say to make sure you're actually getting it--can be invaluable. Start by assuming you're either not communicating or listening well instead of blaming the other party. #principleoftheday