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Conflict resolution

The avoider may sidestep an issue by changing the topic or simply withdrawing from dealing with the issue. Just as use of the competitive style does not mean that one will get what one wants (because of interdependence with the other party), the use of avoidance as a style does not mean that the avoider will be ineffective.

Whether avoidance is productive or destructive generally depends on the culture and the relationship. Cultures differ in their valuing of avoidance.

In collectivist cultures, avoidance represents ¡°indirect working through,¡± but in individualistic cultures, avoidance represents ¡°indirect escalation.¡±...

Posted by: Asare Mabel

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