Q1-Differentiate between “Discussions” and “Dialogues.”
As per experts, the term dialogue is Greek in origin and its root-word is dia-logos. Dia means through, whereas logos means meaning. Therefore, it can be said that dialogue is a flow of meaning. It is further asserted that it is a kind of instrument, which is used to draw conclusions through effective use of rationale/evidence and not meant endorse existing perceptions or percept. In other words, dialogue aims to make possible the flow of meaning, from which new understandings emerge (Fraser, 2012). In a dialogue, people or individuals participate with the objective to have a better understanding of a particular subject and the phenomenon. The participants do not engage to defeat a particular perception or notion, but rather contribute with the aim to improve understanding and elaborate a subject or phenomenon from various perspectives. Therefore, it can be deduced that dialogue is, in fact, inductive in nature, which strives to find a better/reliable understanding/truth. In contrast, in discussion participants’ intention is to defeat the opposing view or percept, on the basis of logic. From this short discourse, we can deduce that dialogue can be a potent instrument to discuss sensitive subjects and it can be used as an instrument to ease communication of controversial and sensitive subjects (Arnold, 2013).
Q2-How can a discussion be turned into a constructive dialogue?
The ultimate objective, of discussion, is to defeat the opposing view and to endorse a particular perception through the use of intellect/evidence. When defeating an opposing view or perception is not the ultimate goal, but rather finding the truth is the objective, a discussion turns into a constructive dialogue. Participants must be patient and receptive/open to another point of view. They must not employ their resources, such as intellect, to defeat a particular perception or thought, but rather break it down with the intention to learn more about a particular phenomenon and perceptions/thoughts, which are associated with it. This will allow addressing sensitive/controversial issues and it will ease the communication between the participants (Colin & Baedeker, 2014).
References
Arnold, K. (2013, October 13). What’s the Difference Between Dialogue and Discussion? Retrieved from http://www.extraordinaryteam.com/dialogue_discussion/
Colin, C., & Baedeker, R. (2014, July 28). How to turn small talk into smart conversation. Retrieved from https://ideas.ted.com/how-to-turn-small-talk-into-smart-conversation/
Fraser, D. (2012, July 22). The difference between dialogue and discussion. Retrieved from http://www.drdavidfraser.com/2012/07/22/the-difference-between-dialogue-and-discussion/
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