Habit #5: Seek first to understand, then to be understood

When talking to others you should always make sure that you understand their perspective. When ever you express your perspectives with others, the other people should also respect you and understand your own opinion. It isn't wise to be in a argument with someone because it is going to ruin your and the other persons reputation. It is better to talk about the issue rather than make it into something violent. In the end of the day people will always have to disagree with what you say. It better to be the better person and understand what they are arguing about. You never want to make any enemies because something that can be argued about can end up like something positive for both of you. people will disagree on somethings you agree about, but it isn't something where you should start getting all defensive about. Being positive is something everyone should have even when the other person disagrees with you. In order to understand others, you also have to understand them. It is also important to understand your opponents perspective so then you will be able to back it up with information. In the end of the day, people will always think of things differently so there is no reason to really fight about it other than being understood.