Under Dogs vs Barking Dogs

Some speak softly, some speak loudly and some... well they bark, because they are loud enough to be heard  but still others can't figure out what they are saying.And even if they are asked to stop 'barking' they wont because they cant hear due to their own  noise!!

You can find such people in busy traffic junctions,fish markets or in Group Discussions at job interviews. Since GD's are usually elimination rounds,students tend to speak more (or bark) to make sure they are not out.So the underdogs who don't have the ability to bark or don't like cutting people off will be out inspite of having something to say.

So what to do when people start barking at each other?

• If there is one or two,ignore them and discuss among yourselves at a medium sound level.They will realise soon & join.
• Quality matters,not the  quantity-If you have a good point suddenly raise your voice level (don't shout) and once the barking stops continue with a clear tone and be straight to the point,because the barking may start again.
• If you can, try to politely interject that they have spoken well and its time  to  hear it from their friends.But make sure you don't cut off any of the underdogs(who don't bark)
• If you already know the group, before the GD have a unofficial huddle and stress that no one should be barking.
• Usually the selection will be done after all the groups are done.It is not necessary that from each group somebody will be selected or eliminated,they may select the whole group or eliminate a whole group also. So the pie is bigger than many people think and it can be a win-win situation  within the group atleast.