Imagine living in a world where nobody spoke. We would all listen to the birds sing, the leaves fall, the gentle breeze flowing through the sky, and so much more. We would be tuned to the orchestra of mother nature. It would be peaceful, but what would be the effects to humans.
Effective communication is one of the most important life skills. We can understand what is said to us and pass information on to others. It is fundamental to the existence and survival of humans. Without speaking to one another we would be bottling up our feelings and thoughts which would lead to misunderstandings.
Expressing ourselves allows us to voice our opinions and raise our concerns. It will bring you new networks and career opportunities and eases daily teamwork. You will understand people better and they will understand you too. Sometimes sending a text message can be risky as the receiver may not understand the tone and can take the message in a completely different light.
When speaking to someone in person, you are not only listening, but paying attention to their facial expression and body language. All your nonverbal behaviors- the movements you make, your posture, your tone of voice, how much eye contact you make all send strong messages. They can put people at ease, build trust, and draw others towards you, or they can offend, confuse, and undermine what you're trying to convey.
Communication plays a vital role in human life and society. It cannot be underestimated. It allows for sharing of information and knowledge with others. When engaged in a conversation, you can tell if a person is enjoying themselves or not. If they are looking around and fidgeting, they are most likely looking for a way to be excused.
How you speak to people allows for them to identify what sort of personality you have. Your tone of voice conveys your feelings and has an impact on how people will react to you. It gives an understanding of what you really mean because it shows how you feel. You can say anything you want at any given time, but the tone in your voice can’t be hidden, especially if you are angry or sad.
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