How often do we say things that are taken out of context? Maybe you’ve sent a multiple meaning text or said a phrase that means 2 or 3 different things. Depending on where the other person’s mind is you have no control over your message sent. It gets completely misconstrued. Yuck! A world blown apart by miscommunication.
Let’s think about all the ways we communicate in today’s world:
Face to face: verbal – coffee with a friend.
Handwritten letters – a very Jane Austen approach.
Emails – articulation at your fingertips with the right to revise and edit.
Phone calls – in the moment but without social cues.
Skype – Yes, there is the person and a voice, but there is a lack of sensory detail.
Texts – anywhere…anytime and generally simple…you would never propose marriage over a text. (no no no!)
Pictures – say a thousand words.
Selfies – a moment in time and the range of emotion is fearless.
Face to face: non-verbal – yes…speaking without verbalizing…the intuitive conversation.
The list goes on and on as social media kingdoms rise in their quest to help humans express.
How does one repair the misconstrued intentions of their words?
It isn’t easy to repair and maybe it is unfortunately impossible, especially if you’ve made assumptions about the other person, however if we free ourselves… from ourselves…then maybe we have a fighting chance to resume friendships, make peace, smile and laugh.
The assumptions part is where communication breaks down…so stop it!
Never assume the highest threat level of another’s words and realize everyone wants to live a happy life, free of drama, and full of fun!
Happy Friday,
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