238. Brain Washing

To avoid brain washing one can do the following:

1. Suspend judgement for six seconds.

2. reach out for more information before make a conclusion.

3. Do not react to the information on hands, instead show awareness and acknowledgement.

4. Organise the thought in a coherent manner.

5. Keep the mind in a cool and calm state.

6. Know the intention of the counter party.

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