Communication Breakdown On average. People spend over 75% of their time in interpersonal situations. So, is it really a surprise to find that poor communication is at the root of a large number of Personal problems Effective communication is an essential component of healthy relationships, whether it is at an interpersonal or organisational. Communicating effectively involves a number of specific strengths, especially listening skills. A major source of communication problems is DEFENSIVENESS, When people feel threatened they will try to protect themselves; this natural. Nevertheless , a skilful listener is aware of the Potential for defensiveness and makes the adjustments needed during their conversations. The following list provides some suggestions for effective listening when confronted with any kind of communication: 1-Listen openly and with empathy to the other person. 2- Practise supportive listening instead of one-way listening 3- Ask for paraphrases and repetitions to make sure you understand the message. 4-Listen between the lines. 5-Neither control the conversation nor interrupt your interlocutor 6-Dont react to emotional words, but interpret their purpose. 7- Dont judge before comprehend. Being a good and patient listener helps you not only to solve many problems, but also to see the world through the eyes of others, thereby enhancing your capacity for empathy. To conclude, theres nothing better than listening to the wisdom of others in order to increase your own. As a Native American proverb says, LISTEN OR YOUR TONGUE WILL KEEP YOU DEAF. {¥~Peace}
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 12:21:52 +0000
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