OVERVIEW
The second axiom according to Paul Watzlawick (Watzlawick 1967) states:
- Messages always have both a content and a relationship level.
- No sentence contains only pure information.
- Each sentence reflects the relationship of the participants in the conversation.
- If the relationship between the interlocutors is stable, they can focus on the content and separate the personal from the factual.
TRANSFER TASK
Observe the Content and Relationship Level in Your Environment
Reflect on your relationship with various people in your professional environment. If you find yourself having frequent problems with someone, examine your relationship with that person.
- With what emotions and motives do you encounter your counterpart?
- What triggered your strained relationship?
- Was there ever a moment that gave you cause for suspicion?
