If you accidentally utter a phrase that pulls someone's trigger and causes them to have a strong emotional reaction,your best response is to let them finish their emotional outburst without interruption.Then you can try to patch up the problem by choosing a more agreeable word and continuing the discussion.

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If you accidentally use a trigger word that sets off another person, let them vent, then acknowledge the misunderstanding, apologize, voice your idea using a different word, and proceed with the conversation.

If You Accidentally Utter a Phrase That Pulls Someone's Trigger