Rather , it can make sense to involve religious , tribal or community leaders , communicate difficult truths indirectly through a third party , and make suggestions through stories ( see David Augsberger ( 1992 ) , Conflict Mediation Across Cultures ) . Rather , it can make sense to involve religious , tribal or community leaders , communicate difficult truths indirectly through a third party , and make suggestions through stories ( see Vinod Swami ( 1992 ) , Conflict Mediation Across Cultures ) .