Communication Is a Two-way Street

"It is important for members of the professional communities to try to understand AA more accurately, but it is equally important for members of AA to try to communicate concepts, approaches, and activities clearly and effectively. A professional who has very limited experience with AA doesn't know what "turn it over' means. Nor could such a professional possibly understand 'First Things First' or concepts such as the 'dry drunk.' AAs spend a lot of time talking to other AAs and rarely have to explain what they mean by the slogans and Steps. In talking to nonmembers, AAs need to keep in mind that it takes a lot of meetings before the ideas of the Fellowship really make sense."