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Look For a Compromise

Trying to get one's point across...
                   With a raised voice,
                  Or when two parties 
                  Talk over each other 
             In order to win an argument...

                    Is not communication.
         When conflict reaches a boiling point,
            It's difficult to reach a resolution.
        The crosstalk becomes so incoherent...
       We don't hear each other clearly.

              The unnecessary screaming 
     And shouting is pointless and tiresome.
                  A much easier way is to
                     Turn down the heat 
              And look for a compromise.

       When two perspectives are in dispute
 It's better to bring disagreeing parties together...
           To help resolve their differences
    And come to a solution both can agree on.
             That's effective communication.

                     It matters much more...
               Respecting different opinions
                       Than "being right."
            If the impasse remains unbroken 
                  Simply agree to disagree.


Date written: 08/12/2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Daniel Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 2:16 AM
Wise words, Edward:)
Ibeh Avatar
August 14, 2021 at 4:47 PM
Thank you so much, Jo:-)
Pandit Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 3:16 PM
Much wisdom, so effectively delivered, Edward. Respect is the essence for reaching agreement and understanding the other person.
Ibeh Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 3:20 PM
Thank you very much, Vijay:-) Most obliged.
Hankins Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 9:46 AM
Words of wisdom here, Edward, presented in a clear, cogent way. I enjoyed reading your thoughts.
Ibeh Avatar
August 12, 2021 at 10:22 AM
Thank you so much, Milt:-) Most appreciated.
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