I do find myself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures in an effort not to offend others because I don't want to push my view points on others. I also communicate differently with others based on my relationship with that person, depending on if it is a family member, co-worker or family that I am serving.
2. If yes, in what ways do you communicate differently?
I am very friendly with everyone that I communicate with but my comfort level is better with my family than with the families that I serve. It is easier to talk with my family members because I can let my guard down but this is not the case with my co-workers or the families that I serve. I have a role to play in each of these areas and it is my responsibility to make sure that I do not slack in any of these areas. I like to present myself as approachable and helpful to my co-workers and the families I serve but I dont want to come across as being offensive or make anyone feel uncomfortable based on their race. I find myself avoiding subjects such as religion and child-rearing in an effort not to start a debate or step on the beliefs of others.
3. Based on what you have learned this week, share at least 3 strategies you could use to help you communicate more effectively with the people or groups you have identified.
- Eliminate all biases about the subject or the culture that you are communicating with to help you communicate more effectively.
- Being willing and open to accept the opinions of others even if it comes in the form of criticism
- Ask questions and continue to seek answers for topics that you have limited experience in dealing with because it can help in your development of effective communication.
Tashunda,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that we do change our style of communication depending on who we talk with. I feel similar as you do. I feel very comfortable talking with my family and am very open. I let my guard down and will show some weakness. On the other hand, since I have a supervisory job, I have to be more aware of what I say and how I say it. It is easy to offend a coworker but hard to gain their trust. Yet, without them, my job would not be possible. Therefore, I speak with coworkers in a different manner than with families and friends.
Tashundra,
ReplyDeleteI can communicate well with everybody. It all depends on how that individual will respond back to you. I can get along well with you as long as you don't get all rough and out of the way with me. Dealing with a family member is different from a co-worker. A family member, you can just speak out the way you want to, but a co-worker you will have to think about your job. Great Post!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Tashunda,
ReplyDeleteI also communicate differently depending on who it is. I think the strategies you chose are excellent examples of ways we can improve our communication skills.
Tashunda
ReplyDeleteI like the one you posted about being willing and open to accept the opinions of others. That is something I find hard to do but I know I need to. It is definitely easier said than done. Especially if you want to persuade someone. It is getting better for me though, because I am learning a lot in the Master's program.