Given two perspectives (claims and supporting reasons) on an issue, write down possible points of overlap in the two positions. Issue: Pets in the Workplace Perspective 1 Claim: Pets should be allowed in the workplace. Supporting Reasons Having a pet in the workplace can reduce the stress level of employees. Having a pet in the workplace can increase the happiness and thus the productivity of employees. Being able to bring pets to work can help reduce pet care costs. Perspective 2 Claim: Pets should not be allowed in the workplace. Supporting Reasons: Having a pet in the workplace can cause distraction and lower productivity. Having a pet in the workplace can cause medical situations for employees who have pet allergies. Having a pet in the workplace can cause unhappiness for employees who do not like animals. Possible Points of Overlap: Check all that apply. Love of animals Belief that pets provide comfort Desire to have happy, productive workers Desire to reduce work place stress