My colleagues think I discuss too aggressively – how do I fix this?
Westerners are normally blunt and value “efficient” communication as best possible. It’s a “goal” to be as clear as possible in as few words as possible. This comes across as harsh/aggressive to Indians.
As for what to do? Make sure you understand what perspective others have. If you don’t 100% understand it (not just thinking you do), ask more questions.
Ask lots of questions. Open ended questions, not “yes/no” questions. Indirect questions are better than direct questions as they encourage others to share their perspectives.