Neutrality

The one thing Kenji couldn't let slip was his neutrality. As a professional boxing referee, there was no way he could take sides - even if his favorite fighter was walking into the ring that night. "Let's get ready to rummmmmbllllle...."

Neutrality is defined as not taking part, taking sides, or giving assistance in a dispute.

It's not an easy skill to develop and use, particularly in emotional situations, but it's an important one.

When we are neutral we stay objective, and are often better able to understand people and situations by being unbiased and impartial.

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