The Ten Good ways in Communication

I am no technical expert in communication. I do not claim to be an excellent communicator. I only claim to explore and understand the best ways to communicate. Here are 10 good things you can incorporate during communication.

Most of the aspects penned down in this article are important and key elements in any “communication book”. So, it might be repetitive in nature though the cause is served in totality.

The first step in communication is usage of the word Hello (good morning, good afternoon and good evening or other variants). This typical ice breaker requires an all essential element of “SMILE”. A smile says it all; that you are warm, receptive to communicate and generally makes your face beautiful too. So, Open with a genuine smile. You can frequent your conversations with a pleasant smile.

Establishing eye contact with the receptor is quintessential aspect of communication. Looking down reflects fear and looking up and around makes you “with airs”. The best way to train yourself is consciously making an attempt to make your sentences brief. If you are accosting a person; long sentences do not offer you power to withstand the eye of the receptor. If there is no other way, long sentences should be accompanied with good number of pauses. You need to let the receptor handle your fusillade of words.

The next essential ingredient is not to stick with one word replies. One word replies are a big no-no. There should be no fear of wanting to communicate. One word reply reflects denial and unwillingness. When you have nothing to say, say it with a smile.

Do not be loud. The strength of a person in communication is never proportioned to the decibel he can create but rather by his thoughts, actions and determination in what he believes in. By being loud, you might also attract attention to your conversation which might put you in a spot.

Body language is very important. There are tonnes of articles on this, if, you browse the in-thing called Net. But, too much stress on understanding body language according to me creates forced positions. The important aspect here is Self Confidence. I would personally rehearse my communication and take few seconds before reply in case of formal situations; this puts me in my comfort zone. While conversing with friends, I let the spontaneity and friendliness take over. Thus, identify what is your comfort zone.

Five down and Five more to go……….