7 Myths Regarding Group Discussion

1. You Should Be Aggressive: Most candidates go to a GD with the false notion that they must grab the initiative to be heard.Ofcourse you must be audible,but that doesn't mean you have to shout or prevent others from speaking!You are not contesting an election campaign....
2. You Should Speak More: Remember the listener is always in an advantageous position compared o the speaker. Although you must speak in a GD, you must speak to the point. Do not unnecessarily stretch your points and become repetitive or you will project a negative image....
3. You Should Speak in Favour: There is no thumb rule that if you are speaking in favour of a topic you have a positive outlook. Most individuals feel if they speak in favour of a topic, they stand a better chance....
4. You Should Cut Down Your Opponents: As already mentioned listening is better communication skill than speaking. Do not interrupt the speakers. Moreover if the speakers speak illogically , it goes in your favour. Besides, even if you have spoken well, but keep interrupting the other participants, it speaks volumes about your inherent insecurity....
5. You Should Make Others Agree to Your Point: Wrong. You have not gone to fight a legal battle that you should make others agree to your viewpoints.If you disagree with everyone, everyone will disagree with you. Ultimately you will find the entire group against you, placing you in an embarrassing position....
6. You Should be an Individual Speaker: Meaning thereby, that you have to speak you points only. You are in a GD, not a debate; and in a group you have to get involved.Participation is very important; so go the extra mile to help others in voicing their opinions. Look for the individual who has not spoken and motivate him/her to speak....
7. You Should Project Yourself in Style: Do not try to project what you are not. The bottomline is BE YOURSELF. Be normal. The objective of a GD is to discover your traits. Do not change your pronunciation or accent and try to speak in ornamental English. Ninety-nine percent the chances are that you will get caught. An important point to note is that in trying to flaunt style individuals get carried away and thereby deviate from the topic....

Source: Group Discussion For Admissions & Jobs by Anand Ganguly