Category: FAQ-Communication General & Media
What’s the biggest myth/misconception about communication? – Verbal, Nonverbal, Meharabian, Mehrabian
Poor old Albert Mehrabian. His research on the contributions of verbal and nonverbal components of communication are the most misunderstood, misattributed, and confused amongst all the communications discussions around the world. And what’s worse, they can’t even get his name…
What is Miller’s Law and what is it for?
Miller’s Law was formulated by George Miller, Princeton Professor and respected psychologist. It reminds us of the importance of suspending judgment about what someone else is saying, so one can first try to understand what the person is saying without…
How can understanding different types of conversations make me a better communicator?
When most people talk and interact, they don’t usually think consciously about what they are trying to achieve, the kind of conversation they want, and think about those things from the perspective of the other person. But the truth is…
Is it possible to NOT communicate?
Is it possible to NOT communicate? It’s impossible to NOT Communication Common usage of language contains phrases like “He doesn’t communicate with me”, or “He’s uncommunicative”, giving us the impression that it’s possible to NOT communicate. In fact, that’s impossible….
So Much For Social Media Dialogue: Why No Questioning
Feedback To Dumb As Rocks People Why Is There So Little Questioning Used In Social Media Conversations? The other day, I was involved in a conversation with a person trying to get his new business service going, and I commented…
What is a “presupposition” and why is it important in communication?
A presupposition is a background belief (something that sits, unsaid, and helps provide meaning about what a person says). It’s a common term in linguistics. When a person says something (makes an utterance), the meaning of that sentence has to…
