The 21st century isAn era of diversification and individuality.This is often said. Furthermore, "respect for individuality" has been a major theme in school education for decades. It has also become a significant theme in society as awareness of LGBTQ+ individuals increases.
Let's look it up in the dictionary.
Individuality
The unique characteristics inherent in an individual or thing. Individuality. Personality. Examples: "Respect for individuality," "Utilizing individuality in work," "A batting form with a strong individuality."
The definition is "a unique characteristic inherent in an individual or thing," so in that sense, likes and dislikes of food or music can also be considered individuality.A society that respects individual preferences and tastes would be a wonderful one.However,Sometimes, these different personalities clash intensely.。
Before defining what that is, the authorSei Honda (Narukin/Narukin)、Twitter・FacebookI would like to expand the definition of individuality beyond the dictionary definition mentioned above to the following two points.
What do you find comfortable?
- The direction in which the mind is automatically drawn (the direction one wants to go)
The possibility of significant clashes of individual personalities frequently arises in collaborative work. Please keep the definition mentioned above in mind.
A clash of personalitiestime
Let me explain with an example. For instance, let's say I'm editing this manuscript. There are many places where I could edit, but I prefer a relatively spacious room. In any cafe, I feel most comfortable working in a large space where I can see many other customers, and my mind is drawn to that kind of environment. I feel that I can concentrate better with some background noise.
Conversely, many of my friends prefer "closed, enclosed spaces." For example, they find it comfortable to converse or work in private rooms in cafes, restaurants, or izakayas where their own voices don't mix with those of others.
| Situation | A comfortable indicator | A comfortable indicator that is in opposition to that. |
|---|---|---|
| Editing the manuscript | A cafe where you can see the faces of the people inside. | The philosophy (idea) of private room izakayas |
| I will make my observations public. | I want to share | I'm satisfied as long as only I understand it. |
| Romantic relationships | Dating as a couple only | We often meet up with friends other than our partner. |
| Slow runners in tag When members are present | We demand equal rules for everyone. | Give a handicap to the member who always becomes the "demon." |
Looking at individual characteristics in this way,Often conflicting indicators of comfortThere are many. SomeConflicting personality indicatorsList them.
This is just one example, and there are countless such opposing indicators. Returning to the definition of individuality, if people find comfort in different ways, the directions in which their minds are automatically drawn (the directions they want to go) will also be diametrically opposed. That's why people clash when working together.
There are several ways to solve this.
Either compromise, find a middle ground, or come up with a completely new solution.
You are free to adopt any method you like,First and foremost, it's important for both parties to be completely open and talk things through, and to understand each other.
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