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Session 5: How to Handle a Fait Accompli
Fait Accompli is a French phrase that means a thing that has already happened or has been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it. In US English we could closely (but not exactly) translate this as: a done deal.
One of the things I envy in my partner is his multilingualism and, most importantly, his ability to select words and phrases from several different languages that most accurately describe a situation.
Even if you, like me, only master one language, I think it can be useful to expand your vocabulary beyond your native tongue so you can better articulate, and illuminate, your life experiences.
This became apparent recently when I had a situation where someone made a decision, in isolation, about something that had a sole and significant impact on me. When they unexpectedly hit me with this decision I was given little time to react to the implications. What's worse is that there was no reason why this person couldn't give me a heads up. Them acting underhandedly was completely unwarranted.
In business and political negotiations, where this phrase is often used, presenting someone with a fait accompli is typically seen as an unscrupulous tactic to disrupt the balance of power between two parties by one binding the hands of the other. In everyday life people use this shady tactic to get their way without having to deal with any resistance or backlash.
In this session we will go deeper into how to avoid or handle this tactic if someone uses it against you. We will also explore the moral dilemma of whether you should use it to get what you want.
If you'd like to take your development further, become a member of The Forum, our new community of personal development enthusiasts that includes exclusive access to premium workshops, articles, podcast sessions and more.
If you enjoyed this episode I’d sincerely appreciate your support by subscribing via the Anchor, Spotify or Apple podcast apps, leaving a review and sharing with friends.
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By EveresseFait Accompli is a French phrase that means a thing that has already happened or has been decided before those affected hear about it, leaving them with no option but to accept it. In US English we could closely (but not exactly) translate this as: a done deal.
One of the things I envy in my partner is his multilingualism and, most importantly, his ability to select words and phrases from several different languages that most accurately describe a situation.
Even if you, like me, only master one language, I think it can be useful to expand your vocabulary beyond your native tongue so you can better articulate, and illuminate, your life experiences.
This became apparent recently when I had a situation where someone made a decision, in isolation, about something that had a sole and significant impact on me. When they unexpectedly hit me with this decision I was given little time to react to the implications. What's worse is that there was no reason why this person couldn't give me a heads up. Them acting underhandedly was completely unwarranted.
In business and political negotiations, where this phrase is often used, presenting someone with a fait accompli is typically seen as an unscrupulous tactic to disrupt the balance of power between two parties by one binding the hands of the other. In everyday life people use this shady tactic to get their way without having to deal with any resistance or backlash.
In this session we will go deeper into how to avoid or handle this tactic if someone uses it against you. We will also explore the moral dilemma of whether you should use it to get what you want.
If you'd like to take your development further, become a member of The Forum, our new community of personal development enthusiasts that includes exclusive access to premium workshops, articles, podcast sessions and more.
If you enjoyed this episode I’d sincerely appreciate your support by subscribing via the Anchor, Spotify or Apple podcast apps, leaving a review and sharing with friends.
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/everesse/message
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/everesse/support