There are certain things which participants have to avoid doing during a GD. Most of these are as a result of a person’s egotism and self-centered approach to the discussion. The first and foremost thing to steer clear of is becoming a ‘blocker’. Some people have this tendency which involves constantly disagreeing and criticizing the views and ideas of others. This type of person always wants to point out that those suggestions would not work and prefers to forcefully insist on his own points instead. Candidates should also avoid repeating a point which has cropped up again and again, especially when many participants are opposed to it. Some GD participants have the tendency to be aggressive. This attitude results in the individual insulting and/or criticizing the others. Citing irrelevant stories and personal experiences is another barrier to succeeding in GDs. Yet another trait which should not be displayed is the desire to dominate others. By doing this a participant tries to hijack the entire GD with their own points of view. They want to lead the group and often use various tactics, such as flattering, interrupting and demanding to get their own way. Sometimes this can even result in shouting or talking over other people. This is not only poor GD etiquette, but bad manners too.
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