What is Communication?
Whatis communication?
Communication is the art of transmitting information ,ideas and attitudes from one
person to another. It is a process of meaningful interaction among human beings.
Today ,it is more than “Talk the Talk” you have to “Walk the Talk”
•How to ensure you are not interrupted
•How to create trust and rapport
•How to deal with rude and aggressive people in a manner that is professional
•How to trigger positive responses
Types of Communication
Peoplecommunicate with each other in a variety of ways depending upon the message
and the purpose.
There are two types of communication used:
Verbal Nonverbal
Oral–spoken words
• Face-to-face
• Telephone
• Internet
Written–signs or symbols
• Emails
• Letters
• Reports ,memos
Sending or receiving
messages without words
• Gestures
• Body language
• Posture
• Expressions
• Tone of voice
Barriers to Communication
•Physical
• Perception
• Emotional
• Cultural
• Language
• Gender, Age
• Interpersonal
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Hearing vs.
Hearing– Physicalprocess, natural,
Listening–Physical as well as mental process ,active,
learned process, a skill
You must choose to participate in the process of
Hearing vs.Listening
Physical process, natural, passive
Physical as well as mental process ,active,
Listening is hard.
You must choose to participate in the process of listening.
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Value of
Listeningto others is important
Good listening reflects courtesy
Listening carefully to the instructions
improve competence and performance.
The result of poor listening skill
business, employment and social relations.
Good listening skill can improve
Listening is a positive activity rather
negative activity.
Value of Listening
in building respect for one another.
courtesy and good manners.
instructions of superiors
improve competence and performance.
skill could be disastrous in
business, employment and social relations.
improve social relations and conversation.
rather than a passive or
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Essentials of CommunicationDo
Always think ahead about what you are going to say.
Use simple words and phrases that are understood by everyone.
Speak clearly and audibly.
In case of an interruption ,always do a little recap of what has been already said.
Always pay un vided attention to the speaker while listening.
While listening ,always make notes of important points.
Always ask for clarification if you have failed to grasp the other person’s point --
of view.
Repeat what the speaker has said to check whether you have understood accurately.
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Essentials of Communication~Don’ts
Do not instantly react and say something out of anger.
Do not use technical terms or acronyms that are not
understood by the individuals you are speaking to.
Do not speak too fast or too slow.
Do not speak in an environment that is noisy and you won’t
be heard.
Do not assume that every one understands you.
While listening donot glance here and there as it might distract
the speaker.
Do not interrupt the speaker.
Do not jump to the conclusion that you have
understood everything.
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How to Improve
Improve Language
Improve Pronunciation
Work on voice volume
Be aware of body language
Read more
Listen more
Think and speak
Do not speak too fast or too slow
Use simple vocabulary
Look presentable and confident
Improve Communication?
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What is bodylanguage?
Body language :The gestures ,poses ,movements ,and expressions that a person
uses to communicate.
• 7%Verbal(conveyed through words)
• 38%Vocal(pitch ,pauses ,tone)
• 55%Non-Verbal(body gestures)
Five types of body language
• Posture and Stance
• Facial Expressions
• Eye Contact
• Gestures
• Personal Space
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INTEREST
Importance
• No orlimited eye contact–shows
• Starring or intense eye contact
• Withdrawing eye contact–signals
• Stare or fixed gaze–suggests involvement
• Raised look–shows dominance
• Direct eye contact –honesty, transparency
Facial
INTEREST ANGER
FEAR HAPPINESS
ANNOYED
Importance of Eye Contact
shows lack of interest ,insincere
contact–threatening or insulting
signals submission
involvement
dominance
transparency or neutral
FacialExpression
HAPPINESS
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Gestures–Good or Bad
•Finger crossing– hopeful
• Shoulder shrug–unconcerned or don’tknow
• Puffed chest– pride or power
• Thumbs up–good luck, good job
• Rubbing hands together–stress ,anxiety
• Hair twirling–stressed, daydreaming
• Hands clenched together–confident
• Hands on hips–aggressive ,authoritative
• Chin stroking–making a decision
• Clenched teeth– angry ,upset, lying
• Chin on hand– boredom
• Fingeronchin/lip-uncertain
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Posture
NonverbalBehavior Interpretation
Brisk orerect walk Confidence
Standing with hands on hips Readiness ,aggression
Sitting with legs crossed ,foot kicking
slightly
Boredom
Sitting with legs apart Open, relaxed
Arms crossed on chest Defensiveness
Sagging shoulders Depression ,sadness
Sideway lean Relaxed ,friendly
Touching or rubbing nose slightly Rejection, doubt ,lying
Rubbing the eye Doubt ,disbelief
Hands clasped behind back Anger ,frustration ,apprehension
Locked ankles Apprehension
Head resting in hand ,eyes downcast Boredom
Rubbing hands Anticipation
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Importance of Space
Haveyou ever heard someone say “you are in my space”?This is usually an
indication that you are within a distance that is making the person feel
uncomfortable. This can create discomfort, aggression and retaliation.
Personal
• Close–1½-2½feet
• Far–2½ -4½feet
Social
• Close–4–7feet
• Far–7-12feet
Public
• Close–12-25feet
• Far–25feetoremore
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Tools for EffectiveCommunication
• Be Positive
• Good Listener
• Clarify
• Clear Pronunciation
• Respectful
• Be Brief
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What is listening?
Listening
•Listening is the absorption of them meanings of words
and sentences by the brain. Listening leads to
understanding ideas or facts being presented.
Stages of listening
• Hearing
• Focusing on the message not the person
• Comprehending and interpreting
• Analyzing and evaluating
• Responding
• Remembering
Techniques of active listening
• Paraphrase–restate what was said in your own words
• Summarize–pull together them a in points of the speaker
• Question–challenge the speaker to think further or clarify
your understanding
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Online Communication
Why dowe love email or social media?
• Because it is easy to use
• Everyone has access to it
• We love to get mail
• It keeps us connected
Why do we dislike email or social media?
• Spam!
• No escape ,email is always there
• Messages are misunderstood
• Inbox can become overloaded creating stress
• Not everything should be shared
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Conclusion
• Give peoplethe impression that you are enthusiastic about talking to them.
• Ask open-ended questions about their interests.
• Adapt to their body language and feelings .Be mindful of the space.
• Show approval :Engage in the conversation.
• Listen attentively to everything they say.
• Give them the right amount of eye contact.
• Express your thoughts in a positive tone that is clear and concise.