This blog assignment is difficult this week for me
to relate to this week. One is because personally I feel that I communicate
with all people in the same manner first in a respectful manner with carefulness
to not offend anyone with conversation. I would maybe relate this is being a
cultural difference possibly. I have the thought process of the same
conversation that I have with a best friend would differ from the conversation I
might have with a parent. Then also the same conversation I have with a
co-worker would most likely differ from the conversation I might have with a
family member. I am thinking that this
could be a cultural difference within social settings. However I feel that
culture has no bearing on my communication personally, because I can have a
conversation with anyone whom is willing to engage, but still will remain
respectful and the topics of conversation can still vary.
I think one thing that I can work on with my
communication regardless of their culture is my nonverbal skills; I can honestly
reflectively say that I am never disrespect with my non-verbal reactions. However,
I have a tendency to react when I see things or hear things that are shocking; I
need work on my “poker face”. Along with maintaining respect, I need to work on
my patience in communication, I get so anxious in communication sometimes that I
will either finish a person’s comment or over talk a person periodically. It just
depends on the person at the time but in order to be effective communicator you
have to listen.
Angelika,
ReplyDeleteI have the worst "poker face." People can pretty much tell my thoughts or reactions based on my face. I have tried many times to contain it but it difficult! I am trying to work on it, especially in my capacity as a supervisor. I feel as if I let my team know what I am constantly thinking and reacting to them, they will not feel comfortable coming to me with problems or issues. We can support each other while working on creating and controlling our "poker face" in situations.
Myra