Remote Vs In-Person: Transforming a Heated Debate

Description

Five friends sit around a table sharing food and casually venting about their work weeks. The conversation shifts into a heated debate about remote vs in-office work, with everyone arguing from their own experience and trying to “be right,” which turns the disagreement into a bit of a power struggle. Tension rises as they talk over each other, showing how quickly conflict escalates when people focus on defending their positions instead of naming their needs. One friend steps in to calm things down, informally mediating by inviting everyone to share why it matters to them, which transforms the conflict from a fight into a moment of understanding, empathy, and shared learning.