Deflection is when someone changes the subject, points the finger elsewhere, or answers a question with a question rather than engaging with what was actually asked—it's a way of sidestepping vulnerability. Spotting deflection patterns in tough conversations helps you identify whether someone can't hear you or won't, which changes what you do next.
Deflection pattern recognition involves identifying moments in a conversation where a person redirects, minimizes, or changes the subject to avoid addressing a core issue or emotion.
AI can help you spot deflection in past conversations or draft messages and suggest responses that gently redirect the dialogue back to what actually needs to be resolved.
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