We all have different styles. Styles in our hair, clothes, communication, whatever.

However, there are only two ways to communicate which I define as snorkeling and scuba diving.

Snorkeling involves light conversations that skim the service. Snorkelers often have brief, upbeat discussions with very little depth.  The topics are covered in lightening speed and often involve such things as the weather, cute outfits, menu items, weekend plans, to do list items, etc. Snorkelers can do it in large groups or in a more intimate setting.

Scuba diving involve deep dive discussions. The pace of these discussions are usually much slower than snorkeling. Although they are often discussed with much more passion and conviction. Topics may include politics, purpose in life, repeated relationship failures, etc. The topics would generally hit the core of our being. Scuba diving discussions are generally conducted between two people.

I’m a snorkeler. I skim the surface. I cover one zillion topics if we engage in a discussion. Occasionally I scuba dive. This can be exhausting to me. The topics are more serious and can be stressful. But there is much more satisfaction when you connect with another person on a deeper level.

What is your preference…a snorkel or a scuba dive?