The document discusses evasiveness as a form of personal diplomacy. It defines evasiveness as tending to avoid openly speaking or revealing information about oneself, and diplomacy as tactfully dealing with people to avoid or resolve conflict. The document argues that evasiveness, by avoiding saying wrong things, is a form of personal diplomacy. It provides examples showing how evasiveness can improve relationships and lead to more successful outcomes. While evasiveness may seem foolish, it can prevent hostility. The document concludes that evasiveness is an important skill for personal diplomacy.

1. All protocols duly observed
Good Evening
Panel of Judges, moderator,
and co debaters

2. Introduction
I am Ashimolowo Tomisin
I am currently studying at the
Africa International University
I want to support the motion which says
“Evasiveness is personal
diplomacy”

3. Quote to support the Motion
“Evasiveness is personal
diplomacy”
“Diplomacy is more than saying or
doing the right things at the right time,
it is avoiding saying or doing the
wrong things at any time”
By, Bo Bennett

4. Definition of terms
 What is Evasiveness: Evasiveness is
the act of being evasive
 What does it mean to be Evasive?:
According to the Oxford dictionary to be
evasive is tending to avoid speaking
openly or making revelations about
oneself also tending to avoid
commitment or self-revelation.

5. Quotes on being Evasive

6. Definition of terms
What does diplomacy mean?
Diplomacy means; Tact and subtle skill
in dealing with people so as to avoid
or settle hostility

7. Definition of terms
What does Personal diplomacy
mean?
Diplomacy means; Personal Tact and
subtle skill in dealing with people so
as to avoid or settle hostility

8. Purpose of diplomacy
The purpose of diplomacy is to strengthen
the state, nation, or organization it
serves in relation to others by advancing
the interests in its charge. To this end,
diplomatic activity endeavors to
maximize a group's advantages without
the risk and expense of using force and
preferably without causing resentment. It
habitually, but not invariably, strives to
preserve peace; diplomacy is strongly
inclined toward negotiation to achieve
agreements and resolve issues between
states

9. History of diplomacy
The view in late medieval Europe is that
the first diplomats were angels, or
messengers from heaven to earth,
which is
perhaps fanciful, but some elements of
diplomacy predate recorded history.

10. To support my motion which says
evasiveness is personal diplomacy is
Proverbs 10:19 which says
“In the multitude of word there wanted
not sin: but he that refrained his lips is
wise”
The bible itself is saying that even if
there are many words that we can use
to defend ourselves or stay safe not
wanting to hurt people, it is better to
just keep quite

11. To further more expatiate on the motion
Evasiveness which means tending to
avoid speaking openly is
Personal Diplomacy which is personal
tact and subtle skill in dealing with
people so as to avoid or settle hostility.
This also means that many times to
avoid hostility we should just learn to
be Evasive(Quite)

12. Effects of Evasiveness and
Personal Diplomacy
Using Evasiveness and personal
diplomacy appropriately can lead to
improved relationships with other
people and are a way to build and
develop mutual respect, which in turn
can lead to more successful outcomes
and less difficult or stressful
communications.

13. Effects of Evasiveness and
Personal Diplomacy
Diplomacy is the art of letting somebody else have your
way.
- David Frost
Since many times you have to let others have their ways
in personal diplomacy, which would always work hand
in hand with Evasiveness we as Christians we must
always be ready to be Christ like and learn always not
to defend ourselves. Like Jesus did in Matthew 27: 12
“And when he was accused of the chief priest and elders
he answered nothing”
 One of the effects of being evasive is looking foolish but
in the actual sense not foolish

14. Effects of Evasiveness and
Personal Diplomacy
All people and all communication
situations are unique. Developing
effective Evasive and personal
diplomacy skills requires practice and
good judgments. These skills are not
limited be to use in formal
communications, such as in the
workplace: evasive and diplomacy are
also important when developing and
maintaining friendships and relationships
in the family.

15. To archive Evasiveness as
personal Diplomacy
 Do not enter into negotiations in an
angry or stressed way. Try to remain
calm and keep an open mind. Find
out the facts, as well as what is and
what is not possible before you react.
Which means before you act on any
situation and circumstance should
should be evasive

16. Prerequisites for Successful
Evasiveness and Personal
Diplomacy
 Attentive Listening: You need to be able to
listen to not just what is being said but also how it
is being said in order to understand, and react
appropriately to, others.
 Emotional Intelligence: People with higher
emotional intelligence can usually use tact and
diplomacy more naturally in
communication. Emotional intelligence is a
measure of how well we understand our own
emotions and the emotions of others.

17. Prerequisites for Successful
Evasiveness and Personal
Diplomacy
 Showing Empathy: As an extension to
emotional intelligence, empathy is your
ability to see the world from another
person’s perspective
 Assertiveness: The reason for using
tact and diplomacy is very often to
persuade or influence others to think or
behave in a certain way. Assertiveness
is fundamental to this process and a skill
that many people lack

18. Prerequisites for Successful
Evasiveness and Personal
Diplomacy
 Politeness: Being polite and
courteous, respecting other people’s
view-points and cultural differences is
important in many interpersonal
relationship

19. Food for thought on evasiveness
is personal diplomacy
 We all know people who are capable of
talking their way out of difficult situations
or who are more likely to be successful
at negotiating. Although a certain
amount of luck may be attributed to
isolated incidents, long-term success is
based on strong evasiveness and
personal diplomacy communication
skills, planning, self-control, confidence
and emotional intelligence

20. My personal Opinion
As much as Evasiveness is personal
diplomacy. Sometimes we don’t
always need to be completely Evasive
but we need to be evasive for a little
while before we act on situations

21. In conclusion of Evasiveness is
Personal Diplomacy
I Hope I have been able of convince
you beyond reasonable doubt that
EVASIVENESS IS PERSONAL
DIPLOMACY