Adaptability and having an open mind is something as a mediator and conflict resolver I am always reminding parties or clients to keep in mind while they negotiate or plan their next interaction with another party.

Recently I had a few reminders to practice what I preach.  I have been traveling recently and have come across a few things that for a native New Yorker, seemed a bit strange.  First, being the attempted reflective practitioner that I say I am, I remind myself not to fall into the trap of labeling others and falling prey to attribution biases or selective perception. 

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