Misunderstandings – threeinsights.net
The best way to deal with
misunderstandings is to avoid them in
the first place.
This is one challenge
that’s easier to prevent than to solve.
Not all misunderstandings can be
avoided, but you can greatly reduce
their occurrence.
Try these options to avoid the
relationship issues that can be caused
by misunderstandings:
Listen. Many misunderstandings are your
own fault. One way to minimize your
contribution to the problem is to put
your listening ears on and concentrate
on what’s being communicated to you.
Most people are very distracted. Work
on your ability to focus on another
person.
This is a very valuable skill, and you
can practice each day. Practice your
listening skills during every
conversation you have. After the
conversation is complete, evaluate how
you did.
Take a break when emotions are running
high. Misunderstandings are more likely
to happen during times of heightened
emotions. Take a break and have the
conversation another time.
Be specific. The devil is in the
details. Vagueness leads to
misunderstandings. Be specific when the
details matter. Avoid forcing people to
guess what you mean. Just spell it out
so anyone can understand what you’re
saying. Being crystal clear is in
everyone’s best interest.
To be continued….
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