Saturday, December 13, 2008

Communication an art or science

Communication an art or science:

‘Communication is an art’, is an age old belief /concept, well I beg to differ. One thing is certain there is something archaic about it. I used the particular word because the method of implementation changes from time to time. A certain style of communication today may not be acceptable tomorrow. The point is communication is science; technical correction can make effective communication possible.
Communication is not just talking, words do matter but our actions speak louder than that.45 to 60% of the people is not comfortable with communication. Some of them are not comfortable to communicate. Every time it may not be because of the person but because of their body language. Here are some tips to do effective and soft communication.
Once you are indulged in a conversation we tend to forget the distance to be kept and the advancement of our body. This could create enough problems, for people can judge you wrongly.
40 to 48 cm is the safe distance to maintain while standing, and in the sitting pose it depends upon the way you sit.
Now let’s see what happens while talking there are so many varieties of speakers if we divide them into 5 main categories
They are 1. Pleasing but not convincing (less confidence)
2. Convincing but dominative (over confident)
3. Rough or arrogant
4. People who cannot say no (afraid of loss of friends)
5. Balanced

Among these the 5th one is rather OK rest except 3 needs some repair.3rd one is beyond that. The 1st category is the one who pleases everyone but fails to leave an impression. They can think about using modals like must, has to, need not, need to and have an erect posture which shows confidence.
The 2nd one is convincing and confident but they exhaust people by their dominating attitude. They can change into more friendly tone and use modals like should, it would be better if you, it is good if you .Pointing fingers should be avoided for it is considered as a typical rural gesture, very impolite. Instead of that open palms are welcomed and are considered as positive.
4th one is a sect very nice to get along but can be a problem for
Themselves .My advice is to you is that no need to say ‘no’
you can directly deny something in the most pleasing way.
It all depends upon your wit how well you deal it. This is indeed a
very tricky situation, for how to say yes when you mean no. You don’t
Have to say yes, let’s see some example if somebody offers you a
Drink or something which you don’t have or like start the denial
With thank you, I am afraid I have to disappoint you for I am a
Vegetarian or can use words as per requirement.

Till now we were talking about gestures and standing another
Important way is touching in which shake hand plays the major
Part. There are so many ways of shaking hands I am just penning
Some acceptable ways.
One is straight and without grasping. Another is slightly slanted
with a friendly clasp. Next one is firm hand the distance is a bit
closer than the first one i.e.35to 40cm. shaking with both hands
is also ok, but shows overpowering nature.
To write about ways communication is lengthy process. I have
tried to, put some points. In future I’ll provide more information about this
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