Saturday, November 14, 2015
For this weeks blog assignment we are asked if we communicate differently for people that may be on different levels within our daily circle. For me, I must say that I am more comfortable around the people that I deal with on a daily basis! So for them, I may not always use appropriate language, etc. But when it comes to people like those in my area office , who I don't deal with on a daily basis, I find I use language that is more appropriate, my listening skills are better, and my eye contact is better. Not that I don't do these things on a daily level, but I think we are more aware of these things when we are trying to make a impression on someone that we view as important. One thing that I have learned this week is to pay attention to how others communicate. By doing this I can become a better communicator with various people. Number two would be to realize that everyone is not like me, so I can't expect them to communicate as I would! And last, taking the me out of the equation and just focusing on how another person feels in a conversation will get me well on my way to becoming a better communicator! I must say that I learned a lot this week!!
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Hi Shawanza,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I think we are more conscious of our communication styles when we are trying to make a good impression on someone. In my case when I am forced to have a tough conversation with an employee I prepare for the conversation. I go in with a plan on what I am going to say and how I am going to say it based on the person. It’s important to always make eye contact and be transparent.
Great post!
Rebecca
Shawanza,
ReplyDeleteYou stated that you're always in your comfort zone around the people you deal with on a daily basis. I am the same way, but what I have learned is that this personality isn't always good, especially when someone, who typically ignores using proper grammar and punctuation, is texting. People tend to hide behind their texts, too, so that others cannot tell what their emotional states are nor their true feelings.
-Karen
I do agree that we are more aware of how we communicate in more formal setting. In the past few years I have been conscious of that and try to conduct myself in a similar manner in most setting formal or informal.
ReplyDeleteHi Shawanza,
ReplyDeleteI completely understand what you are saying in regards to feeling more free to be yourself when you are around people who are closer to you. I too speak and respond when I am at work especially with parents in my classroom. I think its just something that happens naturally when we know we have to be more professional or on task with our listening skills.
Rose