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B2–C1 · PST · 5 patterns

Perspective taking

Represent another viewpoint fairly, separate positions from interests, and locate the real source of disagreement.

01 · How to use this set

Start from the communication job

Represent another viewpoint fairly, separate positions from interests, and locate the real source of disagreement.

Read the frame, try to complete your own sentence before opening an example, then compare the English structure with its German parallel. The point is retrieval and choice, not passive list reading.

02 · Representative patterns

Start with these reusable frames

A compact sample from the 5 patterns in this study set.

01The strongest concern on the other side is that [X].The strongest concern on the other side is that the simpler design may hide operational risk. · German parallel: Der stärkste Einwand der anderen Seite ist, dass [X].02Their position is [X], but the underlying interest may be [Y].Their position is to block the change, but the underlying interest may be predictability during cutover. · German parallel: Ihre Position ist [X], aber das zugrunde liegende Interesse könnte [Y] sein.03We may agree on [X] and still disagree on how much weight to give [Y].We may agree on the delivery risk and still disagree on how much weight to give speed. · German parallel: Wir können uns bei [X] einig sein und [Y] trotzdem unterschiedlich gewichten.04A more neutral way to state the disagreement is that [X] prioritises [Y], while [Z] prioritises [W].A more neutral way to state the disagreement is that operations prioritises stability, while product prioritises iteration speed. · German parallel: Neutraler formuliert priorisiert [X] [Y], während [Z] [W] priorisiert.05From [X]'s perspective, [Y] is reasonable if [Z].From the reviewer's perspective, a slower process is reasonable if it prevents irreversible errors. · German parallel: Aus Sicht von [X] ist [Y] sinnvoll, wenn [Z].

03 · Complete set

Browse every pattern

The canonical list follows below. Every pattern has a stable ID and its own page for examples, translation, and reuse.

01The strongest concern on the other side is that [X].XTHPST001 · The strongest concern on the other side is that [X]. / Der stärkste Einwand der anderen Seite ist, dass [X].02Their position is [X], but the underlying interest may be [Y].XTHPST002 · Their position is [X], but the underlying interest may be [Y]. / Ihre Position ist [X], aber das zugrunde liegende Interesse könnte [Y] sein.03We may agree on [X] and still disagree on how much weight to give [Y].XTHPST003 · We may agree on [X] and still disagree on how much weight to give [Y]. / Wir können uns bei [X] einig sein und [Y] trotzdem unterschiedlich gewichten.04A more neutral way to state the disagreement is that [X] prioritises [Y], while [Z] prioritises [W].XTHPST004 · A more neutral way to state the disagreement is that [X] prioritises [Y], while [Z] prioritises [W]. / Neutraler formuliert priorisiert [X] [Y], während [Z] [W] priorisiert.05From [X]'s perspective, [Y] is reasonable if [Z].XTHPST005 · From [X]'s perspective, [Y] is reasonable if [Z]. / Aus Sicht von [X] ist [Y] sinnvoll, wenn [Z].

04 · Continue

C1 Communication

A useful next step from the same learning path.

01ArgumentationBuild and test a line of reasoning.02Opinions and stanceState a position with the right degree of commitment.03Evidence and inferenceConnect a claim to evidence without overclaiming.04Agreement and disagreementRespond constructively to another view.