CONFLICT COMPARISON Read the following conflict comparisons. Indicate next to each conflict
comparison what type of conflict management style you think the writer has
Then, write your own conflict comparison and explain why/how you see
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conflict in this
Conflict is like a crying baby. The longer you let it cry, the worse
Conflict is like trying to run in the sand. It can be done, but it's hard work
Conflict is like a tomado. It can happen without warning, leaving you
gets
unprepared and causing much destruction
Conflict is like a bull in a china shop. The longer you let it go without catching
it and attempting to stop it, the more destruction will be done
Conflict is like reading a book. The further you get into it, the more intense it
gets. Then, finally, if you are lucky, the ending turns out good
Conflict is like walking in a windstorm. The wind gets stronger and stronger
As I try to walk, it is hard to keep grounded. I resist the wind as long as I can until I realize
conflict. Getting taken away by the wind represents my giving in to the other person.
the wind is too strong and I let it take me away. The wind represents my efforts to resist the
Conflict is like fishing. Sometimes, your bait works and sometimes it doesn't
your approach works and sometimes it doesn't. If it doesn't, you have to try a different
If it doesn't, you have to try a different type of bait. The same is true of conflict. Sometimes,
approach.
Conflict is like a minor infection. If not diagnosed and treated on time, it can
develop into something serious. On the other hand, some infections when treated on time can
be beneficial. They make you stronger and boost your immunity and overall health. Likewise,
a conflict, when dealt with and resolved in a timely manner, can improve the health of the
relationship
Conflict is like wanting to go online when suddenly the computer locks up and
directs you to “push the refresh button”. I'm determined to make it work, so I keep pushing
the refresh button or shutting down the computer and starting it up again. But nothing works.
I begin to get frustrated and my patience is growing thin. Finally, I give up by shutting down
the computer and walking away angry.
Conflict is like a volcano exploding. It starts by letting out some puffs of smoke.
Then the ground slowly starts to rumble as the pressure builds. Finally, it must explode to
release the tension. Your argument starts out slowly, too - a little disagreement or
difference of opinion" just like the little puffs of smoke. If nothing is resolved, the conflict
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