Dialogue may be for the sake of an important need of yours. We do not mean argumentative dialogue, but dialogue that expresses a genuine desire.
- Understanding a topic more clearly: ask the question in simple words in order to get a clear explanation.
- Abstract understanding: we usually tend to hold on to a single understanding of a topic. The more you seek multiple understandings, the better for you, as you come to know aspects that matter to you.
- Learning what took place: what happened at that time and how it happened, in order to assess the causes.
- Dialogue for sharing: talking about situations and each party's role, what happened to you and how it affected you. What matters is to refrain from blame, attack and criticism, and to focus on explaining what happened.
- Conversing with others: taking part in dialogue with people is a gain in itself and important for you, as you learn views that matter to you. Through conversation you can discover important points of view that are new to you.
