1.
Look the person in the eye! When you are talking to someone it is so important to look the person in
the eye because it makes the connection stronger. Also, it shows sincerity that
you are directly listening to the person.
2.
Listen! I know that
this seems obvious, but so often when someone is talking people tend to space
out or be thinking about something else. I know I have definitely done this
before, and whenn this happens to me I feel as though the person doesn't care
about what I am saying.
3.
Think Clearly! When
talking to someone, examine your thoughts and think clearly so that way others
can understand what you are saying. People can easily communicate with each
other when each other's thoughts are clear and evident.
4.
Be honest! Honesty when
talking to someone is so important and say what you want to say because people
cannot read your mind so do not assume that they know what you are talking
about.
5.
Follow up! It is
signifcant to follow up in order to ensure that the thing you want to
happen, actually happens. So often people forget and misplace these thoughts in
their minds. We all live busy lives so it wouldn't hurt to remind someone of
something that happened in a conversation earlier. I know I need to be reminded
when to do something. Make sure that you are not bugging the person, but are
merely helping them remember.
All of these methods can work for everyone! I would
say that these techniques can easily be adapted into your everyday life.
I had a lot of your same techniques in my post as well. One thing I would add (that I forgot to mention in mine) is the power of using someone's name when you're talking to them. First it shows that you remember it and second people (at least I do) like hearing their name when talking to others.
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ReplyDeleteThese are very great techniques that you mentioned! (: You had a lot of techniques that I did not include in mine. I thought it was great how you took techniques that people have a tendency to do subconsciously and do not really think about.
I completely agree with all of this! I think these are amazing techniques and I agree with all of them and I included them in my post. I really like them :)
ReplyDeleteI agree 100% with you Amy! I especially like what you said about listening, I think that is a very important attribute in leading a group, as well as communicating with someone one on one. And honesty is always the best policy. Cliche yes, but I agree with you that is definitely allows for better communication!
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