Want to make an impactful first impression? Here are 5 tips for effective communication.
Effective communication is a crucial skill to maintain all kinds of relationships, be it personal or professional, and succeed at your workplace. Communication is not just limited to good vocabulary or correct grammar. It is much more than that.
Being a good listener to comprehend and emphasize the relevant parts of the conversation is a skill very few of us possess. The quality of listening directly influences our comprehension of the subject. As our comprehension improves, the quality and relevance of our responses start getting better. This helps in keeping the conversation going.
- Listening.
Being an engaged listener and intently focusing on what the other person is saying is crucial to be able to give relevant responses. A person who does not listen carefully might end up embarrassing themselves by saying something which is nothing to do with the conversation. Make sure that you always focus on what the other person has said and do not shy away from clarifying in case you haven’t understood it clearly.
- Express yourself honestly.
Be upfront and clear about your beliefs and opinions while keeping in mind the other person’s perspective. To be honest, does not necessarily mean that result of the conversation could be a conflict. Expressing yourself without hurting the sentiments of the other person is the key to having a healthy conversation and making sure that it does not turn into an argument.
Knowing how to express something in a positive or negative way and giving as well as receiving appropriate feedback is a part of effective communication. Do not mindlessly agree with everything the other person is saying just to make them like you. Instead, try contradicting them gently without being too extreme about the topic. If you express a valid point in a conversation, you are more likely to leave an everlasting impression on the other person.
- Be mindful of body language.
Your body language should indicate that you are interested in the conversation and are actively involved. This helps the other person express more freely making the conversation more insightful. Your gestures, facial expressions, posture, eye contact, even the position of your arms exhibit your interest in the conversation. While being mindful of your own body language, also pay attention to the other person. Their body language will tell you if you have kept them engaged in the conversation or not.
- Make correct choices when it comes to words.
Trying to make an impression does not necessarily mean that you must use fancy and complicated words which the general population might not understand. Trying to sound smart might end up making your communication less effective. It is important to choose the words wisely while keeping a balance between not sounding too smart or too foolish.
- Try to be more sensitive and mindful about the other person’s perspective.
It is important to identify what might trigger someone. Refrain from using too extreme adjectives to describe something you know the other person disagrees with. Make sure that you do not hurt anyone’s sentiments or trigger any sort of anger while trying to deal with the conflict. Learn when to stop and how to express your disagreement respectfully.
These steps are effective not only in the case of making a first impression but are generally helpful while communicating with anyone. Be it professional or personal, relationships are dependent on communication to a great extent. It is important that you learn to listen and express yourself effectively to avoid conflicts as much as you can.
There are many kinds of people. Some of them might not be very good at dealing with conflicts or disagreements. An effective communicator knows when and how to express, or not all together, depending on his ability to identify the outcome of the conversation.
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