Effective Communications

Have you ever been misunderstood by someone? Or have you ever misinterpret what others say, and thus causing a conflict? Well, I have and therefore, I can fully understand the importance of an effective communication.
I have always believed that effective communication can be learnt, and that it has many benefits in our day to day life.
First, effective communication can help to strengthen relationships. For example, as a baby, you have learnt that crying out loud would actually bring about your parents attention. Then when you are an adult, you will understand that effective communication will allow you to communicate better with your friends, colleagues and family members.
Many may also agree that effective communication can also prevent miscommunications. Pearl S. Buck, a famous American writer once mentioned, “Self-expression must pass into communication for its fulfilment”. In the past, I may tend to speak frankly, not bothering to think about whether the things I say would hurt other’s feeling, or cause a misunderstanding. But now, I would try to think carefully about the message that I want to relay, and phrase it using clearer words to prevent misunderstandings. Even with friends, miscommunications can occur easily, moreover when dealing with opposite sex. As mentioned in the class, I believed this is exactly the cause why the book “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus” is so popular!

From my point of view, i feel that in order to communicate effectively, we must first understand and realise that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and thus use this understanding as a guide.

Lastly, effective communication improves self-confidence. I always remember those days when I’m still a child in primary school. I would always cry and get very nervous when I’m placed in a strange place with people that I do not know. I feel uncomfortable when speaking to them, and would try all I can to avoid those conversations. But as I grew older and able to communicate with others, even strangers, I noticed an increase in self-confidence. I became more confident when dealing with different people and is more able to express myself clearly.

“Communication - the human connection--is the key to personal and career success.” Paul J. Meyer once mentioned. Communications is indeed ineludible. Communication can link people of different races, landuages and cultures together. This is beneficial, in no matter your personal or career life.