Noghteh | 5th Meetup – Open Group Discussion

​​Topic: Clarity in Requests: How to Say What You Really Want

​In many collaborations, the challenge isn’t just that we can’t express what we want clearly.
Sometimes we’re not even fully sure what we want, we just assume we are.

​Internal ambiguity turns into external confusion. And that leads to misunderstandings, slow progress, mismatched expectations, and unnecessary friction.

​In this open conversation session of Noghteh we’ll explore this space between what we think we want and what we can clearly express.

​We’ll discuss topics like:

• ​Why expressing needs can feel difficult

• ​How unclear expectations create confusion

• ​When we think we’re clear but actually aren’t

• ​The role of tone, timing, and context in clarity

• ​Why digital communication makes clarity harder

• ​How to reduce misunderstandings and communicate respectfully and effectively

​Discussion prompts:

​➡️ When was the last time you thought you were clear, but the result showed otherwise?
➡️ What makes a request clear in your experience?
➡️ Why do some people hesitate to express needs directly?
➡️ Do we sometimes expect others to guess what we want?
➡️ How can we express expectations without creating tension?

​➡️ What habits or practices help make requests actionable and understandable?
➡️ How can clarity be maintained in small and large teams?
➡️ How can the voices of newcomers or juniors be heard in request processes?
➡️ Can meetings, checklists, or retrospectives improve clarity?

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​🗓 Date: Tuesday, Dec 21, 2025
🕖 Time: 19:00 – 20:30
💻 Location: Online