Read this example and answer the following question: Patrick invited everyone on his baseball team to come to his house for a pi
zza party—everyone except for J.D. Patrick isn't really friends with J.D.; he acts weird and isn't a very good player. On Monday after the party, J.D. comes up to Patrick and says, "I heard you had a party for the team this weekend. Was there any reason why I wasn't invited?" Patrick shrugged, "It wasn't personal, man. I just don't know you that well." J.D. replied, "That's true. I'd like to get to know you better. If you have another party for the team, could you invite me? That way I can get to know the whole team better." Patrick was relieved that J.D. wasn't mad at him. "Sure, man; next time, you're in!" J.D. and Patrick just had an Open Conversation. What techniques did J.D. use? Start by ignoring, talk to people outside the team, quit the team Start by listening, assume he doesn't know, share his thoughts Start by listening, ask questions, tease everyone who went to the party Start by blaming tell the coach, skip practice
