First off, online communication is filled with mis-communication, due to lack of body language and eye contact or tone of voice. It's not you - it's the nature of the medium.
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Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity} My first thought is to take more time after someone says something before responding, but it seems like when I do that the person thinks I'm ignoring them.]My first thought is to take more time after someone says something before responding, but it seems like when I do that the person thinks I'm ignoring them. |
You could tell the person - "I heard what you said and I appreciate it. I'm going to take some time to think about my response. I'll get back to you in (whatever day or time)."