help me understand
/ˌhelp miː ˌʌndərˈstænd/
requests clarification without implying the other is wrong
help me understand in a sentence
“Help me understand how you arrived at that conclusion.”
Origin of help me understand
Shifts focus to understanding rather than attacking
Related Words
I may be missing something
admits potential error while questioning the other's view
let's take a step back
suggests pausing to reconsider the broader picture
I wonder if
introduces an idea tentatively to invite discussion
fair point
concedes validity without full agreement
let's agree to disagree
accepts irreconcilable difference without hostility
I appreciate your perspective
values the other's viewpoint even in disagreement