Communication is key in every relationship you endure in life. Whether it be professional, romantically, or friendly. The way you communicate, says a lot about your character. It is essential that everyone is aware of how to provide good communication. To have good communication it is important to first give your full respect to the person you are talking to. The fastest way to turn to having bad communication skills is disrespecting someone you are talking to. Giving respect you are building a foundation of trust with the other person you are communicating with. The second word of advice is to eliminate all distractions. Peoples minds are constantly wandering, they are easily distracted by background noise, objects, etc. Eliminating those distractions help both participants focus on the task at hand. Lastly, getting to know another persons environment, of culture, background, etc. helps you connect with he or she more efficiently. Connecting with other individuals helps you understand more of their own point of view, rather than your own.
Bad communication is continuous, it is part of our nature to forget or not say something we mean. It is harder to achieve good communication, but recognizing what you do wrong is the first step in the right direction. I know from personal experience I immediately can take a source of information incorrectly and take it personal. However, if I am unsure of the communication I should ask questions to clarify what was said, rather than assume. Another bad communication habit is not addressing the person directly that needs the vital information. Many individuals are too lazy to go look for the person they need so they will just pass on the information, hoping it will eventually reach them. If you need to contact someone directly, take the time to go find that person. Having the individual listen directly will ensure the communication was processed effectively.
Here is just a cute picture of what can happen with BAD communication.
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