adjective. A constructive discussion, comment, or approach is useful and helpful rather than negative and unhelpful.

If you have a constructive idea about how to improve society, you should share it. Something that is constructive brings about improvement and growth. Constructive is an adjective associated with encouraging development, physical or otherwise.

This means being ready before it begins. It involves being prepared before you begin your day’s activities. And it usually means that you did your homework.

Constructive Language Constructive language phrases a potentially negative message in a positive way, whereas destructive language directs blame and criticism toward the reader, creating defensiveness.

evaluating a negotiation to be positive, helpful, productive, useful or beneficial; includes references to working cooperatively with other parties during a negotiation. working cooperatively; [that learning process] can be greatly expedited.

The constructive behaviors are ones that tend to help lessen tension and resolve conflict. Active constructive behaviors involve overt responses. These include four behaviors: Perspective Taking, Creating Solutions, Expressing Emotions, and Reaching Out.

Ground rules for a constructive discussion

1. Listen to the others, do not interrupt or start additional discussions.
2. Relate what you say to what the others have said and use everyday language.
3. Tell about your own experience.
4. Be present and respect the others and the confidentiality of the discussion.
5. Find and bring together.

The context of a situation defines the power and message of silence. Constructive silence moves a conversation or discussion forward. Destructive silence shuts down communication and creates barriers that discourage speakers from expressing their thoughts.

Silence generally means the absence of any kind of noise. But in communication, it is seen as an absence of speech. So, the absence of speech doesn’t mean that the person is not communicating with the other person. Silence is a very powerful form of communication. These could be termed as leaden silences.

Silence forces us to shut up and get our message across in fewer words. Ironically, fewer words can result in a clearer, stronger message. Hear what’s really being said. Keeping our tongue quiet frees us up to listen to our partner.

Constructive silence moves a conversation or discussion forward. Destructive silence shuts down communication and creates barriers that discourage speakers from expressing their thoughts. Thus, silences can be ‘leaden’ and they can also be ‘golden’.

Which part of communication has the most influence? Non-verbal communication.

5 ways to make communication more effective

1. Understand the Need. You can’t share a message or piece of information effectively until it is clearly defined.
2. Learn to Listen. Somehow, when we think of communication, it’s almost instinctive to focus on the way we share our thoughts with others.
3. Manage Passive Communication.
4. Consider Non-Verbal Image.
5. Know Your Audience.

Take time out of your day to be silent. Hold a moment of silence when you wake up in the morning. Go into a room during the workday, and close the door for a few minutes. Pause just before you go to bed.

The psychological benefits of experiencing silence—even when it makes us uncomfortable—can mean more purposeful living. Silence can increase self-awareness, self-compassion and improve decision-making skills with improved mental clarity. Use it to become more mindful and self-compassionate.

Staying silent helps give you a reason to speak, to analyze your situations and yourself, to be aware of how you are going to react. Many people do things without thinking because they’re not used to the absence of words.

In other words, there is real power in silence. In fact, Chinese philosopher Lau Tzu said, ” Silence is a source of great strength.” There’s something we can learn from this message when it comes to how we conduct our own conversations and negotiations.

Silence can be dangerous for both the marginalized and the non-marginalized. When you have an idea about how to stop injustice or abuse (whether you are the victim or just a witness) but instead you say nothing and just hope your “aim” is accurate, this abdicates control and allows for the status quo to remain in tact.

Typically, silence is used to convey an abstinence or forbearance from speech/utterance. In other words, silence is the intentional or imposed state of muteness. Silence denotes an inaudible condition or moment of complete stillness.

Smith states that “silence is the residue of fear.” Fear of speaking up for what is right, fear of standing up for what you believe in, and most of all fear of letting your voice be heard even if you are alone.

How to Speak So That People Want to Listen

1. Honesty. Being true in what you say. Communicating clearly.
2. Authenticity. Being yourself. “Standing in your own truth.” Too many people try to imitate someone else instead of simply being themselves.
3. Integrity. Being true to your word. Doing what you say.
4. Love. Wish people well.