Comment by maroonblazer

I think lawyers do a really effective job of offensive communication. Their job essentially boils down to redirecting the conversation.

One side poses a question that the judge or jury needs to answer. The other side then responds with: "The question we really need to answer is...". I.e., "You're trying to solve the wrong problem. Let me show you the real problem that needs to be solved."

Reframing the conversation is offensive communication.