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Yaser El-Waly on the Importance of Discretion

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Knowing what to say is a crucial social ability; however, just as crucial is the knowledge of when to speak, about what to speak, and sometimes even when to remain silent. Communication influences one’s perception of others and their relationship with him or her in real life. Discretion, in turn, is an important part of mature communication, as stated by Yaser El-Waly . Yaser El-Waly on Thinking Before Speaking Words carry the capacity to influence the situation way after the conversation has ended. An idle remark may create confusion, but a provocative response may become part of the solution in a conflict situation. Yaser El-Waly emphasizes the need to pause for a while before uttering any word, especially if one feels highly emotional about the subject. Such a pause does not have to be difficult to make. Questioning oneself whether this statement is needed, appropriate, and true will help people understand what kind of communication they should use. This will give them the chance to...