Communication is more art than science because it is more subjective than objective. The diversity in human nature reinforces the admonition that you should be quick to hear but slow to speak. In other words, listen more and speak less, particularly when you forge a new relationship, the intricacies of which you are yet to master.
Before you dissociate yourself from politics, I implore you to research the expanded meaning of politics. Any activity you involve in that is aimed at improving your status or increasing your power and influence in an organisation is politics. Not many want to be called a politician but we all play politics.
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