We all know that communication is difficult at best and yet we still act as if we understand each other 100%. It is an accepted allusion. I suppose acknowledging this in every conversation would just be silly but not acknowledging it creates communication calamity. How many arguments start because one person thinks they know what the other person is saying and then they get offended. If we take the time to hear people out we might find they don't mean what we assume. Case in point I have a couple that I work with and they constantly misinterpret what the other person means or grab on to just part of what they mean as in the most hurtful part. This leads them to conflict and calamity:
How to avoid Calamity:
1. Assume nothing.
2. If you assume anything assume the other person is innocent and not attacking you or your ideas.
3. Listen to them with your heart and mind!
4. Check to see if you heard them right.
5. Practice, Practice and practice again!!!
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Greta Jaeger, LPC, CPLC
(404) 259-1335
greta@CoachingYourDreams.com
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