I strongly agree with Shreya Joshi's on what she said about engaging in uncomfortable

conversations with people holding different beliefs can foster mutual understanding. I have

been in some situations in which I feel identified with this.

First I remember a lunch with one of my friends whose religious views were really different

to mine. While it was uncomfortable at first, our discussion allowed us to dive more deeply

into the reasoning behind our beliefs. We discovered common ground on certain issues and

gained insight into each other's perspectives. This situation not only helped me to be more

understanding, but also encouraged me to meet people with different backgrounds than mine.

Also in our country, people who talk about politics often only talk to others who think the

same way they do. It's like they're in a group where everyone agrees with them. This makes it

hard for them to understand why other people might think differently.

An article by Brenda Mc Donald talks about How to handle uncomfortable conversations. I

found it very interesting, on one part it said “Uncomfortable conversations hold immense

significance in our personal growth and the cultivation of healthy relationships. To

effectively navigate these conversations, we must identify and understand the root cause of

the discomfort we experience. “ I totally agree with this statement because when you have

uncomfortable conversations it means that you are learning another point of view, and that

ends in personal growth and a better understanding of other cultures and persons.

Another article published in “The Chronicle” wrote a really interesting sentence that said “.

Together, we can create a world where difficult discussions are celebrated as catalysts for

positive change and where the collective wisdom of our shared humanity can flourish.” I

think it’s totally true that the world can flourish if we are willing to understand each other.
It's really important to talk to people with different ideas, especially in a world where people

often disagree a lot. My own experiences and how people argue about politics these days

show that talking to others, even if it's a bit uncomfortable, can help us understand each other

better.

María Carolina Dutilh Margozzini

English IV sección 11

https://www.urevolution.com/blogs/magazine/how-to-handle-uncomfortable-conversations
https://www.chronline.com/stories/publishers-note-embracing-uncomfortable-conversations-
and-unlocking-understanding,321403