I"ve been talking about confusion all week here on Communication FUNdamentals. Monday I shared about how knowing What Confusion is Frustrating You can do to help you be more clear with others. Wednesday I shared Ten Terrific Tips for a Less Trying Tongue. Today, I'd like to bring your attention to confusion at it's funniest. What's wrong with this elevator panel?
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Going up anyone? Or was that down? I'm going to count to three... 8, 4, 9, 3! ROFL
"Be not careless in deeds, nor confused in words, nor rambling in thought." -Marcus Aelius Aurelius When we communicate in a confusing way we create uncertainty, hesitation, misunderstanding and offense. What follows can be hurt feelings, anger and even a dissolution of relationships. However, being more clear and precise in our speech just takes a little training. Here are just a few very simple tips for speaking more clearly. In other words...Ten Terrific Tips for a less Trying Tongue. 1. Put Yourself in Your Audience's Shoes Trust me. They won't mind sharing! Think about the people to whom you are speaking. What would they expect? What might they already know about what you are about to share? What might they...
When communication is confusing, it becomes a frustrating task to engage in. Now...some things are more frustrating for some than for others. I get all discombobulated if someone gives me unclear directions. I can't tell which way is north and I can't figure out how one area fits in right next to another. I usually tell people that I was born without the direction gene and get lost backing out of my own driveway. Give me a set of directions where you don't make it clear that I shouldn't mistake Porcupine Street for Porcupine Lane and you might as well tell me to pack a lunch, because I'm going to be a while! Now my husband is, as they say,...
Perception Week began with my article on your perception of what spam is. It continued with What People Won't Do in Public chronicling some of the changes in what society believes is acceptable, how that has changed our views on civility and how we treat others. Today I conclude with a little perception test. In order for effective communication to take place, we have to be perceptive of the needs of others. Society has become so busy and, too often, self-centered that we often don't take the time to notice things and we've lost our ability to perceive important clues that help us communicate effectively and respectfully. Check out this YouTube video... Now view this one... Did that give...
Continuing with Perception Week here at Communication FUNdamentals blog, I bring your attention to the word perception and how things are currently perceived in society. Last week on my Facebook wall, I wrote about society's current perception of manners. I'll recap that a bit now and then I'd like to discuss society's current perception of what is inappropriate to do in a public setting. You won't believe this...or, sadly, maybe you will. A few days ago, I took my son to his theater class. I have to preface this a bit so you'll appreciate how blatant this was. His class is upstairs in a tiny room so the kids hardly all fit in. The parents wait outside in a small...
