When a person acknowledges a lack of understanding or alignment between two or more people. It is a proactive statement that encourages clarification and helps ensure that everyone has the same understanding.
Example: I think we're talking past each other about the project timeline and deliverables. Can you please clarify the project deliverables and deadlines?
Variations: I think we are talking past each other.
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Question: What does "Calendar Invite" mean?
(A) When a person wants to meet with you next week.
(B) An email sent to schedule a meeting with the option to either accept or decline the meeting at the scheduled time.
(C) When a person has available time on their calendar to meet with you.
(D) When a person does not have any time to meet with you.
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Date: 05/05/2024
Word: Close It Out
Definition: To mark something as completed.
Example: This task has been fixed, so let's close it out within the task tracker.
"I Think We’re Talking Past Each Other." Jargonism.com Dictionary, https://jargonism.com/words/1814. Accessed 05/05/2024.