Wherever you go, whenever the time, each situation calls for different communication skills in life. Professional settings require you to be formal, while casual settings encourage you to be fun and approachable. With a variety of cases, there are a few aspects to keep in mind.
Active Listening
Right from the start, anyone you speak with can easily gauge your interest level in their content. Therefore, active listening is crucial in communication. Everyone wants to be carefully heard. Thus, before learning speaking skills, you must understand the importance of attentive listening and incorporate this into your daily life.
Content
Be clear and concise. It is frustrating for your listener to hear you go around and around to finally reach your point. Try to keep your point simple and comprehensible because people have short attention spans and are quickly distracted. Additionally, with larger contents, add interesting stories, facts, or points to regain your audience’s attention from time to time. For instance, if you are sharing an informational speech, add an engaging fact that your audience can resonate with, or include a touching anecdote within your personal speech. Furthermore, utilize appropriate vocabulary in varying environments. For instance, in an academic debate do not use “you are wrong”, instead say “I respect your opinion, however I do not agree with you.”
Tone
Tone is as important as content, if not more. The same words can be relayed differently depending on how you deliver the message. An obvious reminder is to be respectful and composed in professional settings. In a social setting, be relaxed and natural, showing your character. Incorporate various waves of volume and texture to captivate your audience through your voice.
Face
Empathizing is a fundamental skill that grows over time. When you communicate with people, your face and eyes reveal your inner thoughts and response immediately. Whether you intend to or not, it can leave a positive or negative impact on how someone feels in a conversation with you. Emotionally connect with the content that is being shared and do not be afraid to express it through your face and body language.
Disagreements
Yes, it’s quite challenging to be polite and considerate when people speak against your view. I hear you. However, unnecessary tension and arguments can be avoided by acknowledging their points and respectfully sharing your thoughts. Phrases like, “I hear you” are helpful words to incorporate in conversations (as I have shown above). At times, disputes arise and both sides remain grounded in their perspectives. During these moments, agree on a compromise where all constituents meet in the middle and discover a happy medium.
Extra Tips:
With professional emails, respond as soon as possible. Many factors are time sensitive and you never want to keep someone on a prolonged hold. Your timely response builds your reputation.
Finally, practice speaking in front of a mirror or record yourself to measure your speed and observe your confidence. Eventually, you will find your optimal pace, tone, and body language. Take time and trust in yourself. Your unique voice will shine through!
We hope you enjoyed this article. For more content on how to find your academic success, check out some of our articles here on StarryScholar. If you have any questions/comments, feel free to leave them in our “Community Discussion” tab, or email us at @[email protected]! Remember, you got this ☆
Right from the start, anyone you speak with can easily gauge your interest level in their content. Therefore, active listening is crucial in communication. Everyone wants to be carefully heard. Thus, before learning speaking skills, you must understand the importance of attentive listening and incorporate this into your daily life.
Content
Be clear and concise. It is frustrating for your listener to hear you go around and around to finally reach your point. Try to keep your point simple and comprehensible because people have short attention spans and are quickly distracted. Additionally, with larger contents, add interesting stories, facts, or points to regain your audience’s attention from time to time. For instance, if you are sharing an informational speech, add an engaging fact that your audience can resonate with, or include a touching anecdote within your personal speech. Furthermore, utilize appropriate vocabulary in varying environments. For instance, in an academic debate do not use “you are wrong”, instead say “I respect your opinion, however I do not agree with you.”
Tone
Tone is as important as content, if not more. The same words can be relayed differently depending on how you deliver the message. An obvious reminder is to be respectful and composed in professional settings. In a social setting, be relaxed and natural, showing your character. Incorporate various waves of volume and texture to captivate your audience through your voice.
Face
Empathizing is a fundamental skill that grows over time. When you communicate with people, your face and eyes reveal your inner thoughts and response immediately. Whether you intend to or not, it can leave a positive or negative impact on how someone feels in a conversation with you. Emotionally connect with the content that is being shared and do not be afraid to express it through your face and body language.
Disagreements
Yes, it’s quite challenging to be polite and considerate when people speak against your view. I hear you. However, unnecessary tension and arguments can be avoided by acknowledging their points and respectfully sharing your thoughts. Phrases like, “I hear you” are helpful words to incorporate in conversations (as I have shown above). At times, disputes arise and both sides remain grounded in their perspectives. During these moments, agree on a compromise where all constituents meet in the middle and discover a happy medium.
Extra Tips:
With professional emails, respond as soon as possible. Many factors are time sensitive and you never want to keep someone on a prolonged hold. Your timely response builds your reputation.
Finally, practice speaking in front of a mirror or record yourself to measure your speed and observe your confidence. Eventually, you will find your optimal pace, tone, and body language. Take time and trust in yourself. Your unique voice will shine through!
We hope you enjoyed this article. For more content on how to find your academic success, check out some of our articles here on StarryScholar. If you have any questions/comments, feel free to leave them in our “Community Discussion” tab, or email us at @[email protected]! Remember, you got this ☆