How well do you insist your point when in discussion?
By chiyochan
@chiyosan (30186)
Philippines
February 1, 2013 10:53am CST
There are really people who knows how to get their essages across, in a discussion perhaps, we know or we can tell right away who are the ones who would shut up and listen, and those who would assert themselves.
When in groups, say with your friends, or office mates, etc... are you the assertive type, or the silent type (mostly would accept others opinions and is not open to share his/hew own opinions in large groups).
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5 responses
@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
1 Feb 13
I'm usually the listener type. I don't like being the center of attention and I don't really mind if I have some friends who don't think the same way as I do. But if I feel like I have to speak up or say something, I always don't in a way that I am just informing them of my stand and hopefully to clear some air on my beliefs. Other than that, I'm fine with differences in opinions. Because they are what they are, opinions and everyone is entitled to have one. But when someone starts attacking me for my beliefs, as in me the person and not the belief that I stand for, I will still try to be diplomatic and address the issue but I will not say anything that would agitate the argument further. Because I believe that people who cannot accept that there are people who thinks differently from them and respect it are not worth the trouble.
@jenny1015 (13359)
• Philippines
2 Feb 13
I am not really the kind of person who would be insisting what I have in mind. But if it is something that might affect who I am, then I really make sure that I send the message right to them.
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
1 Feb 13
Well, for me often it depends on what is being discussed, and who the discussion is between. There are times I have kept quiet really wanting to say something, and then the other times I have said something and felt Stupid, and times I did say something and glad I did. The problem is, even in here, is how people will tend to perceive you and what you are trying to say. When it is something they will strongly disagree with even if you are right, or believe that way, nothing you do or say will change it.
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
1 Feb 13
I'm definitely more of the quiet type of person. If I have an idea that I think will be helpful I share it but if others don't like the idea I tend to back down...
@chiyosan (30186)
• Philippines
2 Feb 13
Most of the time i am like this too.. but because of the work i have, i need to be insistent and i need to get my message across. Otherwise, people will always want to push their way even if it is not possible... they might just abuse if you do not speak up.
@besweet (9831)
• Ireland
1 Feb 13
It depends for me. Sometimes I am not in the mood to argue and even though I don't agree I might avoid the conversation. This happens when people have strong opinions and can't accept something different from what they believe. Then I feel like it won't make any difference to them because they are not interested in hearing. But if the people in the group are imteresting and open to different opinions I will definitely share my views and let them know what I believe. Sometimes saying less is better than talking a lot without letting other people have their own opinions.
