what constitutes agreement ... ?

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For me, when someone says, "I agree"
... there is not much to be said in return except, "Thank you."

The statement, "I agree," really does not convey much of itself, and one may do well to take a good look and the person who is "agreeing" to make sure they are in good health.

I do not believe there is ever such a thing as *100% total agreement*

Could happen ...


Saying "I agree" can mean a lot of things, such as:

- I am tired
- I want to go home
- I do not want to argue
- I do not totally agree but I do not want to discuss it

If one wants to talk more, there are ways to signal general agreement, and to at the same time qualify, or characterize that agreement with limits or exceptions.

Silence can also signal agreement, or silence can mean other things, like:
"That makes me SO mad!"
- which might be anything BUT agreement, so we have to learn to "listen" to silence.


Of course we can disagree with each other and be kind in doing so
- we can.

If there is a point in disagreeing with someone, seems to me that is opportunity to offer what light we believe we personally possess - not simply to disagree, or to be, or to be perceived as, simply disagreeable.

If you disagree, smile, and I will understand ...


btw Happy New Year ! - Nice to see you again : )

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