Dissenting means not agreeing with the point of view contributed by the interlocutor on a specific issue. It is a difference of opinions that is totally logical and natural on a professional level when different members of the team can have their particular vision on a specific topic and also, on a personal level, since couples, no matter how much they love each other, do not they agree on everything.
Why is there this difference in points of view? Because each human being is unique and unrepeatable, has their own experience, their values, their beliefs and their character. For this reason, it is convenient to take these differences as an opportunity to stimulate dialogue and to learn from others. On the other hand, there are people who feel very uncomfortable when they are with someone who disagrees with their point of view. Being aware of these differences of opinion also provides another important learning: you cannot have the approval of everyone.
Criterion differences
From the point of view of science, one of the branches of knowledge in which more dialogue has existed between the different authors is philosophy. The different thinkers show through their works their points of view in common and those points in which they disagree with other authors.
In the society of new technologies, when there are new forms of communication, new possibilities are also created to show these agreements or disagreements. For example, in a WhatsApp conversation, a friend can show another that he disagrees with him on a specific point.
It is possible to disagree on a superficial issue that does not have a greater importance in the relationship, however, when there is a fundamental difference of criteria in an essential aspect of the relationship, the consequences may be different.
For example, if a couple disagrees on the main points of their lifestyle, it may be impossible to find points of agreement.
Colloquia and debates
There are contexts in which dialogue is activated. One of them is in the debates, the gatherings and the colloquia in which the different participants show their particular perspective on the subject matter. And in the conversation agreements and discrepancies arise.
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