arguments/discussions

We all go through phases of arguments and dis approvals with one or the other person at some time or the other. Most of the times such situations result into arguments because either of us has  agreed to the fact that we are conceptually right and it’s the other person who needs to agree to our point. One such situation arose today while I was speaking to someone. My first reaction to his comments was the same and I reacted that what was my mistake it just slipped out of my mind and if I had forgotten something for which two people were mutually responsible, other person could have covered the lapse. Over the conversation I realized that it was leading nowhere and then is when I realized, I would take ownership of the lapse and accept the feedback. When I agreed to what he said the argumentative conversation turned very positive discussion and ended at a good note.

The learning was simple, and you must have heard of it earlier as well. Its not necessary to prove yourself right always, sometimes harmony takes priority over winning.

Manisha Dawar