Communication: Speaking
November 12th 2006 06:34
Like listening, speaking also is a problem amongst people. They do not know what to say, when to speak or whom to talk to. They are clueless. They just want to say what they want to say, and while doing that, they see nothing else! They don't care or respect the listener. Quite paradoxically, the problem of speaking can only be cured by learning how to listen.
Speaking is a way of transferring our thoughts and feelings to another human being through language. Therefore, words play a crucial role in communication. They are the ideas shifted into the sounds and vowels.
The choice of words is so vital that any slightest mistake can ruin everything. Maybe some of you know, every 23rd of April, the president of the U.S.A makes a speech on the (so-called) "mass-killings" of Aermenians by the Ottoman Empire during the first years of the 20th century. But the president stirctly avoids using the word "genocide." Because he knows a word, a tiny little world can create world-wide problems. Also you can't call a colored-person the N word. It's totally offensive. These examples show the power of words.
Also, as you all know "In the begining was the Word." Here, you see the language at the center of existance. "God saith, 'Let there be light' and there was light." Again, speaking is the very source of creation. A Book is a written form of a speech. The author, or let's say the narrator, speaks to the reader. All we know about religion, science etc., all we know about this world and other world(s) is through words.
What about the position and importance of speaking in daily life? Think of the power of the word "please" and you'll understand the importance of speaking in the right way.
Some advice? I've got you covered:
a. Be clear. Say what you want to say.
b. Choose the words correctly. Don't underestimate the power of words.
c. Look into the listener's eyes while speaking. It makes them feel that you are speaking to him/her, not just speaking.
d. Use gestures. It helps you to explain yourself better. But don't overdo it.
e. Don't speak too fast. Let a little silence intervene the words. It makes them stronger.
f. When you end speaking, do listen!
Finally, I advise you to read the book Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell, to see the importance of language. It's telling the power of words by using powerful words.
Speaking is a way of transferring our thoughts and feelings to another human being through language. Therefore, words play a crucial role in communication. They are the ideas shifted into the sounds and vowels.
The choice of words is so vital that any slightest mistake can ruin everything. Maybe some of you know, every 23rd of April, the president of the U.S.A makes a speech on the (so-called) "mass-killings" of Aermenians by the Ottoman Empire during the first years of the 20th century. But the president stirctly avoids using the word "genocide." Because he knows a word, a tiny little world can create world-wide problems. Also you can't call a colored-person the N word. It's totally offensive. These examples show the power of words.
Also, as you all know "In the begining was the Word." Here, you see the language at the center of existance. "God saith, 'Let there be light' and there was light." Again, speaking is the very source of creation. A Book is a written form of a speech. The author, or let's say the narrator, speaks to the reader. All we know about religion, science etc., all we know about this world and other world(s) is through words.
What about the position and importance of speaking in daily life? Think of the power of the word "please" and you'll understand the importance of speaking in the right way.
Some advice? I've got you covered:
a. Be clear. Say what you want to say.
b. Choose the words correctly. Don't underestimate the power of words.
c. Look into the listener's eyes while speaking. It makes them feel that you are speaking to him/her, not just speaking.
d. Use gestures. It helps you to explain yourself better. But don't overdo it.
e. Don't speak too fast. Let a little silence intervene the words. It makes them stronger.
f. When you end speaking, do listen!
Finally, I advise you to read the book Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell, to see the importance of language. It's telling the power of words by using powerful words.
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good idea!
Comment by Utku
on Communcation: Listening
Friendly Foes
If you think listening is easy, then you must be a good friend. Almost all the relationship I've seen troubled, is because of the communication breakdown, mostly because of NOT listening to the other.