Houston, we have a problem
Communication...what a wonderful thing! But somehow, many of us use, misuse, abuse, or misinterpret almost 95% of the communication we give and receive.Is there a language barrier? A resistance to change? A hidden agenda? Hearing only what we want to hear?
Perhaps these factors play a role, and many other variables are involved in even the simplest of communications. I can fully understand misinterpreting a message when multiple native languages, cultures, ideals, or backgrounds are involved...but I would like to think people speaking the same language would have less of an issue misinterpreting messages being delivered.
There are many ways we cloud our messages……euphemisms, metaphors, sarcasm, dryness, saying one thing but meaning another, twisting messages in ways that suit our best interest, or simply politics. Add to that mulitple communication devices....email, phone, message boards, and we have a haven for misunderstandings.
No wonder there are so many pissed off people, so many killings, so much road rage…….
Is there really a way to be clear in the delivery of our message and have it interpreted exactly as we intend? I think it is possible, but does not seem to happen as often as I would like....
Miscommunication can have some horrible consequences. Wars, death, wrongful arrests, ruined relationships, loss of family, friends, acquaintances, and even money.
Communications flow more easily once two people understand each others’ personality, motive, background, and direction in life. A mutual understanding and awareness of the preferred communication method, the intent of the message, and how the message will be received can prevent many future complications.....
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I think I have just been recently buried by life, work, and all sorts of egos and havent had time to reflect, relax, and keep myself grounded for a while....
Either that or I have officially lost my mind
Incidentally, good luck finding your mojo back.
I wanted to say on your mojo blog, how many billions of people are here and have been here and passed. No two were ever exactly alike. Never. Think of the odds. There is only one 111 that will ever be...hey, that's depressing.
I'm going now too. I don't want to ruin the little I have.
Good night.
CT- Yes, Miss V will appear soon. I know I cannot bring to you what she brings you..and she is a wonderful woman.....but put us all together and its a great dynamic!
As far as my curves go....I bet you would still peek through the hole if you could! hahaa
Too many personalities to keep up with
I'm taking his cue, since he seems to be quite wise.
Just so there is no misunderstanding 111, your blog is very clear and on topic. I've had this conversation with others, especially with email being used so much in business. People get the wrong impression because there is no "tone", like during a verbal conversation. You touched on all the points about how important it is to understand each other, to understand each other's writing, at times.
Now I'm babbling and not living up to my word, Good night.
I once read that the emotion while we are writing is forever captured in the words. I agree. Often we can pick up on the subtle ques or feelings someone is conveying when they write...
Well if you communicate face to face, or one on one, things can be cleared off or can be expressed better than static ways of emails or chats or even the telephone, for that matter. Body language completes communication so without that you can’t expect perfect communication. But, how practical it is to meet a person to communicate with him or her? And can we avoid communicating with strangers in our day to day life? You know the answers. And we always have to take a risk, how much ever we try to be careful, there can be lapses.. which are inevitable..
You wrote about something really which is very pertinent to me right now..Misunderstood communication made my life miserable here on CS, lately. I communicated with a mature gentlemen who wrote personal comments for my blogs.. and since I understood he needs a friend and thought of uplifting his soul sent one email, which later became two or three from my side… and I think I started getting 5-8 e-mails, I mean essay ones, within a time of 20 minutes or may be less than that how I can be a goddess for him and all sort of nonsense that I cant understand which cant come from a sane man….It was driving me crazy to receive almost 10 emails every hour… Perfect example for communication failure!!!!
melody
But, person to person, both relaxed, maybe some coffee, a good topic, comfortable environment, priceless.