Communication Methods
Communication is not synonymous with speaking. I think we often feel like once we have spoken, we have communicated. However, communication involves more than just speaking. The other, less glamorous part of communication, is listening. In my observation, it seems listening is often the more important skill and unfortunately there is a huge deficit of good listeners. This is something I am trying to improve.
Monologue is only partial communication. Dialogue can be full communication.
Communication involves receiving information just as much as giving information. The most effective communication requires input and output.
Communication also requires honesty. You can have conversations, but without honesty, true communication will not happen.
Furthermore, communication sometimes is not even verbal. It can be written, signed, or though body language. When communicating, your body language can speak louder than your words.
Effective communicators are aware of these complexities and use them to fully engage with others.
i really appreciate this post. All the above I fail at, yet I am working on...
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i really appreciate this post. All the above I fail at, yet I am working on...
ReplyDeleteThank you for helping me look deeper into my communication skills...
M.
Wow - many great thought provoking things you've shared. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYes, listening is so important. Listening to what's not being said. How many times have words failed people. The deeper meanings sometimes lie beneath the surface.
I have a friend who has helped me learn to be honest in the way of communication. You are right on that. We must be honest. Not saying we are dishonest, but we shy away from the "truth" to bandaid situations, which in turn breeds misunderstanding.