RESTRAINING DISAGREEMENTS

Arguments who has not encountered them? They happen all the time, we call them by different names - quarrels, debates spirited discussions, conflicts. Bottomline is differences of opinion happen all the time.

- Dr. Neeta pant

Everyone has opinions on almost all topics, some of them are based on logic, emotions, preferences, life experiences. People are bound to have differences of opinion which doesn't necessarily mean one person is right and the other is wrong. Most often, there is no clear right or wrong opinion. It's just a matter of preference.

Think about it, would it not be too boring if we all agreed on absolutely everything. We all have our own thoughts, opinions, and values which means disagreements are bound to happen, almost always. There can be four ways of expressing disagreement -

A. Disagree B. Agree to Disagree C. Agree to disagree with respect D. Disagree but commit

Lets' dive deep into it-

A. Disagree - A rigid state of mind where conflicting parties have difference of opinion but none of them is ready to understand other's perspective, a total roadblock. It's my way or highway!

However, there's a big difference between just agree to disagree and disagreeing respectfully. Disagreements will cause hurt and add fuel to an already tense environment. But, the other approach? Disagreeing respectfully can lead to new ideas, perspectives and a much more productive discussion. Another step to it is disagreeing but committing at the same time too. This one talks about our commitment even if our view point is not taken forward, termed as professional maturity.

Let's explore them one by one-