Finding Common ground
Life comes from you.
At lunch time, ML, AC, CA and I were sitting in the office kitchen for lunch. ML is our manager. It’s so quiet. I could hear the sound of chewing my own food. I am trying to find a topic to break the ice…
Kitty
I asked CA a question: How’s Eva?
Eva is the kitty CA adopted from ML.
I gave the credit to myself for asking the right question. That is a topic everyone is interested in. All my colleagues are pet lovers. Everyone is so excited and happy to talk about pets.
Ml has 8 cats at home, she is a cat rescuer. AC has a Bordoodle dog. ML’s sister has a Cavoodle.
We have established a common ground and fostered meaningful communication.
Antoni Gaudi
I saw the Victorian Pride Centre magazine on the table, I looked at it and start to talk about architecture.
AC and CA travelled to Barcelona before, so they started to talk about the Spain Architect Gaudi, I don’t know nothing about Barcelona and Gaudi, but I am open, inquisitive and eager to know more. Being curious fuels my appetite to learn.
I am attracted by Gaudi’s structural design and decorative elements. I particularly love the balconies.
CA called the Casa Batllo as Mermaid building.
I felt like I had a wonderful journey in Barcelona.
