Dispute Resolution Gifts

'You're so illogical. I can never win an argument with you.'

'Apparently Wednesday is early conciliation day.'

"S this is how you settle out of court."

Trump Administration Raising White Flag in Ukraine

Brian wanted to call the presentation "Synergy". Paula wanted to call it "Cooperation". They could never agree.

"Another job well done by your conflict resolution specialist."

"The kids love it, and it's saved my marriage."

"In lieu of a pre-nup we decided just to label everything."

Bob had to confront his fear of butterflies.

"They're having a fight over how best to handle client conflict."

Growl - Hiss Conflict Resolution Meeting

"Okay, you both know the rules: no trash talk, no batting the other guy all over the house if he’s unconscious, watch the claws and nails..."

'Hey, look, I can stand up and shout, too!'

Israel/Palestine Conflict

'The toughest things you have to deal with in this job, is feelings and lawyers.'

'I went into that meeting with a hidden agenda and then forgot where I put it.'

'Calling Tech Support does NOT count as one of my wishes!'

"Want me to talk to the squirrel's mother, or would you prefer to handle it on your own?"

"Them's cat-fightin' words, Arlin!"

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"You can’t just go up the waterspout whenever you hear something you don’t like!"

"I think before we begin to address me, we need to talk about the clown in the room."

"He keeps reissuing everything I take issue with."

'Why don't you try seeing it from your point of view?'

'WELL, that certainly was a frank discussion! Shall we proceed to the inevitable apologies, retractions and clarifications?'

'Not only does he suffer from anxiety, he makes everyone else suffer from it too.'

'I won't lower myself to the level of my opponent.'

'This rift between you and Dr. Voight has become a chasm.'

'Ever feel like you've walked into a corporate lion's den?'

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

"Getting into a fight is one thing, but did you have to get into a class-clearing brawl?"

"Dare I ask for mustard?"

"Well, let's quickly put Ken's incredibly incendiary remarks behind us and hopefully continue the discussion in a simmering rage."

"What do you mean?! That apology is the best piece of fiction I've ever written!"