Their are lots of rules, suggestions, and hints for effective dialogue dialogue practice. Let's call the few below hints:
~ In the very beginning it helps to have 7 or 8 interested persons willing to commit to 3 or 4 consecutive meetings.
~ During practice a person practices directing her words to the group as a whole and not to one or a few members at a time.
~ Remember that the speaker is likely to be doing his best to be honest.
~ You will have more than one turn. Avoid interrupting another. It uses the speaking time of others and reduces the effectiveness of your practice.
~ Keep expenses to a minimum. Everyone helps to take care of necessary expenses. Do your part.
~ Listen well to that which another is saying. Try to hear what she intends to say. Improved understanding is your aim.
~ Practice listening well and gain more powerful skills for hearing and understanding.
~Encourage each member to use his opportunity to say something at each meeting. The words of each member are gifts to each of us.
~ Usually limit speaking time to one or two minutes. It is great to have time to be heard more than once at a meeting. And, with your help there will be more meetings.
~ Remember that focusing your words on the topic and on your personal experience is good practice.
These hints are for keeping your practice pleasant and effective.
Thank you for reading.
RCS
