Group Discussion
GTO TESTS - GROUP DISCUSSION: DOs AND DONOTs WHILE PARTICIPATING IN GD
- Each candidate has to try to get his turn. No one will offer him an opportunity to speak. Ideally every member of the group should be drawn into a discussion. You cannot allow two or more subgroups holding forth in isolation.
- Do not stand up while discussing a point or physically restrain other members from speaking.
- The use of non-parliamentary language or slang is a strict NO-NO. Do not indulge in any personal attacks on other group members.
- No one should interrupt when another person is in the middle of his argument nor monopolize the discussion. One should neither shout at the top of one’s voice nor fumble with words. He should not lose temper or get unduly excited/injure other’s feelings and don’t offend any member of the group. From 2nd speaker onwards, even if you disagree with one’s point of view, simply say “I beg to differ slightly from Chest No __”. Avoid undesirable gesture and mannerism. Be cheerful and don’t put dirty/gloomy look, even for the unknown topic.
- Be a good listener, showing regards to other’s opinion and appreciate their good points. A candidate should prove that he is working in a team and for the group. Don’t keep a low profile. Must show some activity.
- Do not impose yourself on other participants. However do keep your voice raised a pitch or two higher than normal in order to be heard.
- Do not show off and avoid being selfish. Do not thrust yourself on the group and do not interrupt each every speaker. It will present you in a poor shape in the eyes of the GTO. Instead show spirit of accommodation and cooperation. If some member of the group has not been able to present his views, encourage him to come forward with his valuable views on the subject. Such a behavior and attitude will create a favorable impression on the GTO.
- If any of the members (2 or 3 or more) combinedly talk together without letting one down, it is your turn to make them sit and allow one to speak by your polite and convincing way.
- Do not engage yourself in side-talks or sub-group conversation. It is a bad manner. If others do it or shout, request and appeal to them for cooperation in orderly conduct and thus indirectly assume the role of a coordinator or leader.
- Avoid all unwanted mannerism and gestures.
- No one should try to monopolize the discussion.