# Four Types of Conversations Summary::The four basic type of conversation. # Note ![[Types+of+Conversations.webp]] # One Way ## Diatribe Competitive - _One Way – Purpose: To express emotions, browbeat, or inspire._ an angry speech or piece of writing that severely criticizes something or someone: Clipped from [DIATRIBE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/diatribe) at 2025-09-30. ## Discourse Cooperative - _One Way – Purpose: To deliver information_ # Two Way ## Debate Competitive - _Two Way – Purpose: To win or convince._ ## Dialogue Cooperative - _Two Way – Purpose: To exchange information and build relationships._ # References Clipped from [The Four Types of Conversations: Debate, Dialogue, Discourse, and Diatribe — David W. Angel](https://davidwangel.com/the-opportune-conflict/2016/12/28/the-four-types-of-conversations-debate-dialogue-discourse-and-diatribe) at 2025-09-29.