- Verbal: 14%
- Tone: 35%
- Non-Verbal or Physical: 51%
Same goes with texting. Texting can be great for a quick memo, but can be terrible to build a relationship with. Texting is only verbal, which leaves 86% of the conversation left up to you, the reader. This is why miscommunication can be huge when texting.
When communicating we need to be able to exchange feed back from all persons involved in the conversation.
Another dealing with communication is conflict. Conflict normally has a negative connotation but can be great when handled correctly. If there is a conflict two people can find a happy medium that was probably better than the resolution of either side and it puts all feelings and issues out into the open, if the group of people are willing to sit down and handle the situation in a calm manner.
My opinion:
I completely agree with the different percentages in communication lines. They are necessary to understand when dealing with a conversation. Also, we have discussed in class that woman pick up on non-verbal cues a lot easier than men. This will be especially critical when talking with a man that I make myself as clear as possible with non-verbal actions and that I try not to over exaggerate or misread the man's body language.
Question:
1. How often do you notice these types of communication when talking to someone or a group of people?
2. Is there something you hope to change in your upcoming conversations to help avoid misreading or misinterpreting a conversation?
Please read and comment but comment with respect to mine and others opinions! Thanks!
Communication is one of the biggest issues in a relationship, whether it is with a spouse, child, friend etc. Body language says a lot about what the other person is experiencing. However, be careful not to misinterpret that body language either. One time I was in a meeting with my arms folded across my stomach and kind of slunched in a chair. I was very tired that day and it is always more comfortable for me to sit this way than it is straight up. The presenter was extremely offended by my body language and went to my supervisor. I was accused of being disrespectful in this meeting. I enjoyed the meeting and paid very close attention and in my mind was not disrespectful. You need to know a person before you can jump to conclusions about body language. I personally feel eye contact and interaction are more telling in most situations.
ReplyDeleteGood post! Communication is such an interesting topic as it is so universal. How can we learn to best monitor our body language? I liked that you emphasized the truth that conflict does not have to be solely negative. We can learn from conflict if we view it as an opportunity for growth and added self reflection. How have you seen conflict as a positive experience? You mentioned some of the potential dangers of texting. How can we seek to distance ourselves from the overuse of texting and social media as forms of communication?
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