Be Loud enough to be Heard !

Dialogue should be a two-way communication.  But many a times, the initiator has a predetermined thought and to communicate it and only to make his point to the other, calls for a dialogue.  The intensity of the communication depends on his stature and standing.  Monotony has become a rule than exception.  Ironically the initiator would proclaim to the rest of the world that the dialogue has been successful.  Over time, he would succeed too in embedding such success in all the minds.  His statement shall prevail as it is made loud.

Practitioners of strict-one-way-communication normally resort to prompting you with questions phrased in a way, that can yield to only one answer and that would invariably subscribe to their point.  More than usual such people shall also practice authoritative syllables which in return shall get only ‘yes’es. This is a situation of malady, which should not be allowed to happen.

To overcome such maladies, one should be loud enough to be heard. Meaning, in a forum meant for dialogue, one must speak out one’s point of view or else, silence will be interpreted as acceptance.  Incidentally, we do avoid confronting views for the nuisance value that the other arbitrator can bring in to our daily-working.   This shall result in situations that can be much more detrimental than the nuisance value itself.  As sooner or later, the fake shall be proven as fake.

Talk with substance to prove your point.   Substance here would mean the facts and data-points that are established and proven earlier.  There is a need to confront and counter every anti-statement that is made against your point of view.  However, do not overdo this, wherein your statements move away from factual data and lose credibility as a statement and also, you as a person.  Such misadventures can cause damage to you that may last longer than necessary and as a stigma.  This needs to be avoided.

Counter the anti statements immediately, as they occur, and do not wait for an opportune moment, which may never come.  By then, the damage may already have been caused.  Never give up in your attempts to communicate what you believe in.  Do it with confidence and be bold in expressing it.  Allow the duel to be seen by a few more of your confident.  Speak Loud and Clear and don’t fail to make your point Heard.