Quite often , we happen to barge on to people who knows more than what we know about a particular subject. If the subject happens to be something which we consider ourselves as something , then , It is
more disconcerting.
A natural defense mechanism triggers in such situation and we will try to pose as something by hiding the inherent dis-belief.
The common reactions are
1) Be on the guard , speak less ( Posing ourselves as an expert )
2) Projection of our strong points and guarding the soul
3) Ignore the person in question by moving out ASAP.
I think , the best strategy is to acknowledge to ourselves that the person in front of us know more than us about the subject. By swallowing our pride , we should engage the person in conversations,to understand his strong points and how he has achieved better expertize. By asking good questions , you can make him speak and some of the idea will percolate to you and you can close the gap.
To do this , one needs Intellectual humility and should be able to acknowledge the sheer complexity of life.
more disconcerting.
A natural defense mechanism triggers in such situation and we will try to pose as something by hiding the inherent dis-belief.
The common reactions are
1) Be on the guard , speak less ( Posing ourselves as an expert )
2) Projection of our strong points and guarding the soul
3) Ignore the person in question by moving out ASAP.
I think , the best strategy is to acknowledge to ourselves that the person in front of us know more than us about the subject. By swallowing our pride , we should engage the person in conversations,to understand his strong points and how he has achieved better expertize. By asking good questions , you can make him speak and some of the idea will percolate to you and you can close the gap.
To do this , one needs Intellectual humility and should be able to acknowledge the sheer complexity of life.
1 comments:
It's very very useful info. Now I'll try it in communication with such people.
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