The Art of Communication

The purpose of any type of communication is always to exchange information and in order to achieve effectiveness of this communication we must be able to clearly convey our message. We do so by articulating our thoughts and opinions into words. Mastering the art of conversation and speaking properly is a long term benefit so when we lack those vital skills we create conflicts and misunderstandings among our peers.

One of the best way to communicate is to focus on tailoring our point of view to improve our opponent’s comprehension. It is not a simple desire to get our point across but a thorough explanation to help better grasp our underlying principles. Being knowledgeable in our goal to persuade is important but it is equally as important to take other’s perspective into consideration. In other words, is what we are saying mindful and compassionate enough to bring mutual respect?

We should also be open minded and listen to others. We don’t learn from what we have to say, we learn from what others have to say. So although we all have our own experiences, ideas or opinions, we should also expose ourselves to others experiences and opinions. That is what broaden our horizon, we simply do this by closing our mouth and opening our ears and our mind.

When we open ourselves up to refine how we communicate with others we reach the ultimate level to better relationships, mutual understanding and corporative attitude.

Fluency and Comprehension

Exchange Information:  the act of certain entities (e.g. people) passing information from one to another

Effectiveness:  success in producing a desired result.

Convey:  Communicate or transport to a place.

Articulate: express (an idea or feeling) fluently and coherently.

Mastering the Art: becoming proficient in the use of something

Vital Skills: ability that is useful in your life can be considered as an important life skill

Conflicts: disagreement or argument

Tailoring: adjusting what you do to best suit them rather than taking a general approach 

Point of View: a particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

Opponent: a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice

Thorough: with great care and completeness.

Better Grasp: To have a firm, clear understanding 

Underlying Principles: the basic or root cause of something

Other’s Perspective: other people’s way of seeing things.

Mutual Respect:  proper regard for the dignity of a person or position.

To Expose:  make (something) visible by uncovering it.