American Pillow Method Analysis

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My partner and I decided to discuss how understanding the concept of pillow method could affect our relationships with our peers. The pillow method works by breaking down a problem or argument into the 5 different perspectives. Understanding all of these perspectives can be valuable insight into resolving the problem and developing empathy, feelings that a person shares with others.
Jordan described an argument with his sister in which his sister believes that ketchup tastes better than mustard, while he believes in the opposite of that statement. In this argument, Jordan understands that he is right in his specific opinion, and that this issue was not as important as it seemed to be at the time. After we discussed how the pillow method works,

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