This week, I realized that I do
communicate differently with people from different groups. I am rather shy when I meet people,
especially adults. I don’t really have a
problem talking to children on a first meeting but I completely clam up when I
meet adults. A little odd but I have
always been that way. When I first meet
someone, I do a lot more listening than talking but once I get to know them, I
finally open up without any problems.
When it comes to people from different groups, I find that I am more
direct and to the point. By nature, I
talk fast but when I communicate with children or people outside of my culture,
I tend to slow down and exaggerate my gestures.
Three
strategies I could use to help me communicate more effectively with people from
other groups or cultures include: 1) ask questions when I do not understand or
when something is unclear, 2) do not pass judgment before listening to what the
other person has to say in entirety, 3) be aware of the non-verbal
communication I am displaying. I believe
that using these three strategies will help me be a better communicator with
people from any group.
Melinda,
ReplyDeleteI like the three strategies that you listed in order to help you better communicate with others. I think by following these you will overall become a more effective communicator.
I am very shy when meeting new adults. I also the quite one until I get to know them better and feel comfortable enough to communicate. Great strategies.
ReplyDeleteGreat blog! I use to be shy but since I have became Director and attend many workshops where I am mostly called on to give my opinion or talk about an activity that I will do with the children for oe of the development skills. I am now more outgoing and very comfortable with meeting new individuals. I really enjoyed reading your blog.
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