•Do you find yourself communicating differently with people
from different groups and cultures?
I grew up in a very diverse community with people from all
over the country. I felt very
comfortable within my town and school setting, never having a problem adjusting
or fitting in even though I was not the same religion or culture. From my childhood experiences, I feel as
though I am very comfortable communicating with people from different groups
and cultures. It was an everyday occurrence
for me growing up and has helped mold me into the person that I am.
Based on what you have learned this week, share at least
three strategies you could use to help you communicate more effectively with
the people or groups you have identified.
One strategy that I could use would be to look up about the
different cultures I come in contact with the most. I want to ensure that something small like
eye contact is not offensive and will upset them.
Another strategy that I could utilize is repeating a small portion
of what they say back to them. By doing
this, I will know if what I heard was correct and how to respond accordingly.
The final strategy that I could use is to make sure there
are no distractions when I am talking with anyone. I hate when I am talking with someone and
they take out their phone and begin texting or looking something up. I would not want to do that to anyone,
especially in a work place setting. In
order for that to be possible, I will put away any distractions such as a phone
to make sure the speaker has my full attention.
Jackie, I share your feelings about someone pulling their phone out in the middle of a conversation. It certainly gives the impression that what you're saying isn't important. Being in tune with what the other person is saying takes strong communication skills, and repeating or rephrasing their comments can help ensure clarity! Thanks for the post!
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Parker
Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteI believe the strategies you have specified are practical means that will undoubtedly enhance your communication experiences. I strongly agree with you and Parker that summarizing what others say and reflecting on what we perceive to ensure accurate understanding are valuable strategies that we need to adapt. Thank you for sharing.
Reem
Hi, I think its wonderful that you grew up in such a diverse community which has helped mold the person you are today! You will be able to use those skills not only in your professional life but also in your personal life as well.
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Jacqueline,
ReplyDeleteIt is a blessing to be comfortable communicating from an early age. I had the opposite experience. I was extremely shy when I was younger and had lost many communicating opportunities. I found when I was entering college that I had to actively learn how to communicate with others in various settings, and this is where I really began developing a sense of how to express myself. Communication sure takes practice, another reason I fear that many youth may fall short because of the many distractions that take us away from truly communicating with one another.
-Cassie
Hi Jackie,
ReplyDeleteYour communication strategies great ways to communicate with diverse cultures. Repeating back to them what they say to you will definitely ensure you both are on the same page. We can sometimes misunderstand what a person is trying to convey to us. Thanks for sharing.
Brenda