Jean Valjean And Genuine Dialogue - 964 Words

â€Å"In genuine dialogue the turning to the partner takes place in all truth, that is, it is a turning of the being† (Stewart, 75) Turning to the other and telling the truth allows true connection to take place in a conversation. As well, â€Å"†¦by accepting him as my partner in genuine dialogue I have affirmed him as a person† (Stewart, 75). This goes beyond speaking to someone, but instead actually recognizing they are a human being that deserves to be spoken to honestly. Likewise, â€Å"if genuine dialogue is to arise, everyone who takes part in it must bring himself into it. And that also means that he must be willing on each occasion to say what is really in his mind about the subject of conversation† (Stewart, 75). In order for dialogue to be†¦show more content†¦These conversations are known as fierce conversations. Fierce Conversations Scott notes that â€Å"a careful conversation is a failed conversation because it merely postpones the conversation that wants and needs to take place† (Scott, 20). In order to remain sane, continue upward mobility, and have a genuine relationship conversations must be fierce. â€Å"Fierce conversations are about moral courage, clear requests, and taking action† (Scott, 18-19). In order to have a fierce conversation, one must have the courage to take control and clearly say what is on their mind. Furthermore, â€Å"having a fierce conversation means â€Å"to come out from behind ourselves into the conversation and make it real† (Scott, 7). Not saying what is on one’s mind and hoping a situation either goes away or fixes itself is a very ineffective way to live one’s life. Even if someone may not want to discuss a particular topic it is necessary in order to confront problems and live the best life possible. A fierce conversation is turning towards the other and making a conversation real. In order for one to have a fierce conversation that reflects these qualities, they must make use of personal making present, meaning they must be ready to legitimately stand as a man, enter dialogue, and be ready to deal as a partner (Stewart, 71). Jean Valjean is ready to make this commitment when exposing his real