BEING SENSITIVE TO OTHERS WITHIN COMMUNICATION (Part 2)
For example, people from Maine will often refer to things that they think are impressive as being “wicked.” A person overly sensitive to evil things might be offended.
People from larger, fast paced cities might be short and abrupt in their speech, appearing rude to people from slower paced country towns, who might seem ignorant or ineffective to the city folks. Both groups should be sensitive to others.
EDUCATIONAL LEVELS
You should use a vocabulary that is in alignment with your audiences. Using uncommon “educated-sounding” words with someone who doesn’t understand them causes communication to be broken down. Do not use an uncommon word when a common one will do. The way you articulate yourself will demonstrate your intelligence – not your use of 25¢ words. The most intelligent of communicators is only a good communicator if everyone he speaks with understands what is being said.
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