In Song of Myself Whitman says “what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you.” Whitman
claims that Manhattan is his city, but it is also shared. Who shares the city with him and how are they all co-owners? Consider the premise your body is something you own.
Perception Checking has 3 parts: Description - provide a description of the behavior you noticed. Interpretation - provide two possible interpretations of the behavior. Clarification - request clarification from the person about the behavior & your interpretations.
