How do you protest, when you have to?

Question

We all have to protest about one thing or the other every once in a while. But when you come to it, what method do you choose?

Answer 1

It used to be said that the British didn't compain or protest enough and that we too easily accepted poor service, poor goods, etc. Due to raised awareness regarding our rights, I don't think this is still true. On the other hand, however, there's always a right way and a wrong way of doing everything. Some people find it difficult to be assertive, but being assertive doesn't mean being loud and overbearing; it means making sure that we voice our compaint/protest in a concise and clear manner, with politeness, but with firmness, ie., don't be talked-down. If a person starts shouting or using agressive words or mannerisms, it simply puts the person on the receiving end into 'defence' mode, and nothing is achieved, but ill feeling and red faces. I usually smile, say how I regret having to complain, but........, and I almost always get satisfaction. If it's a protest, then: 'I'm sorry, but I must disagree (or 'I want to make you aware that I'm not happy because........'). Always stay cool, that way you stay in control of your thoughts and the situation.

Answer 2

No, In fact we don't all protest. Some of us have jobs, and more productive things to do.

Answer 3

come to sunny south africa our locals dance in the streets, toitoi burn buildings, intimidate others even go as far as kill others as is happening here right now and its all very democratic and legal

Answer 4

Peacefully and with commitment