It is advisable, nay, necessary to drive home a point under unfavourable circumstances. For this one needs to argue in favour of the cause thus espoused. Though more than this need not be elaborated upon.

Making a point thus makes for establishing a raison d’etre which meets certain criteria. It has to be relevant enough without going overboard or transgressing the limits. One needs to be restrained and exercise caution as a matter of course. Perhaps this is the reason why it becomes difficult to communicate one’s innermost feelings. Emotions can run high at this point and disrupt the process of reasoning.

It is a must to be firm in dealing either with one’s best friend or an office colleague. And to throw light upon the principle mooted. This is a challenge by itself and may mark the beginning of a phase in inter-personal relationships. Thus it could take the form of a renewal of a contract that has expired. Or taking into confidence over a personal matter that has cropped up.

For a clarification of an issue one needs to be clear as to what is being said. This could be marked by meaningful pauses meant to press home a point. Although at this stage no further dramatics is necessary to let the meaning sink in. Then the outcome will be settled in no time at all and in an amicable manner.

When a point is to be noted one cannot afford to be befuddled in logic and in issuing statements. One has to argue clearly and with conviction if not with élan’. This will leave no doubt as to where the argument is headed. Any deviation from this course will erase hopes of an understanding being reached. The tone of the voice, along with the accompanying gesture, is important. This will sort out any differences and iron out differing viewpoints. It will thus pave the way for further discussions and a transition into the next stage.

The more delicate and thorny the issue the more one is likely to find it hard to convince and persuade the person at the other end. This is where communication skills come in. Lack of necessary communication skills can only invite trouble at the outset and result in a breakdown of the talks. One needs to cover a lot of ground as a way of reaffirming what has been said.