Communication and Etiquette

Dear Readers Welcome!

How are you all after the Great Mental Diarrhea story?? ha ha ha..i know it was an off the track post but i was feeling a little funny yesterday, thus that story!

Well today i want to discuss with you all an important social parameter which builds our society. Yes as the title says, you understood that right, Communication and the relevant etiquette.

Humans are the only creatures on the planet who have the ability to create languages and expressions, and thus communicate.According to the 1961 Census, there are 1562 languages spoken in India alone, and today there are 21 Modern Languages spoken, with Sanskrit being the oldest. So consider the intelligence and thought processes of our ancient sages and scholars, who can outperform today's modern scientists in research and development. 

Now, coming to our trivial lives, trivial because we barely strive to do any research and development, lets talk about how communicating effectively is necessary??

                                                                                        Pic courtesy: Pinterest

On lighter note, the image describes well, exactly how my son behaves when i say something...! ha ha ha

Here are my thoughts on how communicating well with anyone increases your value. You can think about the points both personally and professionally.

1. Be a good listener - makes the other person feel heard and valued for their view point.

2. Give pauses between your sentences so that the other person can express their views on the matter discussed.

3. Do not call anyone on cellphone, more than twice. if the person is not able to receive, they are busy already.

4. Before disconnecting the call, always keep a habit to express gratitude for the call being answered. 

5 Maintain an eye contact while having a conversation with the other person, as it shows your attention to them.

6. Praise publicly, criticize privately. If you face a problem with someone than talk about it to the same person  and not to others.

7. Respect everybody's opinions. The one which appears 6 to you might be 9 to others.

8. If somebody is speaking to you, than staring at phone screen is rude.

9. Always use thank you, excuse me and sorry for relevant occasions for effective communication.

10. Unless you are directly involved in any matter, learn to stay out of it.

Some of the points might be appearing blunt but are factual. This are my basic views on powerful communication , you all can comment yours to add to the list.

The issue with communication is that we simply listen without understanding, and as a result,many great things get ruined. So listen and understand, that is the highest and easiest form of respect you can give to anyone.

It takes me 2 hours to write this post and you all readers do not even comment...now that is also poor communication from your end...ha ha ha ..just kidding...oh come on, do not be a tree, just be free to comment what you feel. ☺

Rollo May has quoted, "Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing"

For today's dose of motivation, enjoy this track.

Also there are 3 common ways of communication, bifurcated as verbal, non verbal and visual. But lets not go into theory so much. For now, do share me your views in the comment box and about what do you think about effective communication.???

Good Night.