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8.1 What will you do if you want to argue with others on a controversial issue? Some hot-tempered people could not help letting out their words on the phone, or leave vocal messages if others did not answer the phone call; while others who are more introverted and calm may prefer to text a message or send an e-mail, where they can express their thoughts more freely and clearly. As for me, using written language is more suitable and comfortable, and my reasons are leasted as follows.
Being always half-beat slower in thought than others, discussing through written words could give me enough time to think more clearly and comprehensively. Instead of being forced to open my mouth before grasping other's idea fully and orginizing my thoughts orderly, I can maximize my efforts on understanding other's thoughts as well as developing mine. In any discussion, a very possible consequence of not compeletly understanding other's ideas would be that both sides are just saying what they think is true, regardless of the other sides' opinion. That would only makes the debate go around in a circle. But if given more time, the seemingly upsetting issue would become more focused, and thereby easier to be solved.
Besides, sending e-mails and texting messgaes can prevent people from interfering by the other sides' biased thoughts and emotions. As we are all humans, we tend to be easily effected by other people's emotions. For instance, in Henan province, a fish seller killed one of his customers on impulse while they are arguing about the price of the fishes. Thus, a formerly very tiny dispute evolved into a big tragedy becuase of the harsh and extrem words used by the two at the very moment. From that example, it is clear that vocal languages, carrying too much emotions and instant thoughts, will undoubtedly hinder one's sober mental state and unbiased judgment. Therefore, e-mails and texts are preferable when disucussing a controversial issue.
Yet I concede that the perticular tones,pitch and rymthe of voices can, in some circumstances, help the speaker convince the other side. This is beacuse vocal language sometimes conveys more than just thoughts and opininions: they also send signals about the speakers' emotions and feelings by characteristics of the voice. For instance, although the the draft of 'I have a dream' is heart-stricking and encouraging, without the vivid and emotional performance of Martin Luther King, it could not have had so huge an infulence on the Black Liberation Movements. But on the contrary, a convincing script spoken by a poor speaker who stammers occassionally would only undermine the reliability of those opinions.
In the final analysis, I favor written words when debating on a disputing topic for the reason that they give me more time and solemnity to handle the issue successfully. Admittedly, for people who has a nice speaking manner, using vocal communication is also a good voice. |
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