Using a right language is a key to get through Group Discussions. You may ace the topic given to you in a group discussion and you may have excellent fluency and been very assertive but a wrong word or a language will most certainly cause you the job. Using the appropriate language in Group Discussion or in any discussion in a professional environment is extremely important.
Following DOES and DONTs will help you to understand what language has to be used in a GD
| DONTs | DOES |
| No, you are wrong | You may be correct but in my opinion |
| You don’t have any idea about this topic | You may be right, but I have recently read that… or you may be right, but in my opinion… |
| Don’t be an idiot, it is not true | With what I have read recently that information may be incorrect |
| You are talking bullshit | I beg to differ |
| Yaar, what are you talking about | I value your opinion but I think that is not correct |
| You can’t even speak proper English so how can you… | I respect your opinion, but what I would like to emphasize is |
| You have no knowledge about this topic and I have done my project in this | I do value your opinion, but I have done a project in this and would like to say that… |
| DON’T USE Swear/Vulgar words | Use words like “Respect your opinion”, “Value your opinion” |
| DON’T show your anger | Be assertive, calm and composed |
