Yes, I think that I communicate differently with people from different groups and cultures. In communicating with people from different groups and cultures I can honestly say that I base my communication style on who I’m talking to. When I talk to friends and family I am able to speak without necessarily worrying about saying things that may offend someone or disrespect ones culture.
The three strategies that I think would be useful in helping me communicate more effectively with the people and groups identified are:
- To try and see things from their eyes and realize that everyone may not have the same type background and upbringing that I did.
- Not judging others. By listening and gaining understanding than I would get from a first impression.
- Be aware of nonverbal communication.
Deon,
ReplyDeleteI think we all communicate differently depending on who we are around. I feel like I can more myself when I am around the people I am most comfortable with and have to be more "on guard" around others especially ones in authority positions. Your three strategies are ones I am also working on especially the non-verbal communication. I am a person that fidgets and feel like that is a distraction especially in serious conversations. I am 100% listening to a person but my hands have to be doing something. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Myra