I must be a great Communicator
DO YOU ENJOY GOOD GOSSIP?
How do you feel about hearing that people have been gossiping about you? If you gossip with others, they know that you will gossip about them when you are not around. That is a huge turn off for positive people. Make sure that if you are repeating something about someone else that they would be happy to hear that you talked about them.
Gossip is never acceptable in business communications.
DO YOU LISTEN TWICE AS MUCH AS YOU TALK?
You have two ears and one mouth. Use them proportionately. Effective communication begins with effective listening. When you keep the conversation focused on yourself, the other person knows that you do not care. If you ask questions and listen completely to their answers, you will gain respect and be considered a good conversationalist.
ARE THE JOKES YOU TELL OR LAUGH AT FUNNY TO EVERYONE?
To tease someone in a crowd is rude. Even if they themselves laugh, it is still in poor taste. People will laugh at the same time their feelings are hurt because to make an issue would only serve to insult themselves further. It is never appropriate to demean or belittle someone, especially in conversation. If you like to tell a joke, let it be on yourself. But if someone else tells a joke on themselves, make sure you don’t take it too far.
It is always a great idea to take an inventory of your communication habits. Occasionally reading a book or article on communication skills and taking the time to ask for honest feedback from people you know and respect can result in more time, more friends, more referrals, and more success. www.CommunicationEssence.com
