Category: FAQ-Communication
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…
Why I Don’t ROUTINELY Thank Comment Authors On My Writing – Social Media
No, It’s Not A Lack Of Appreciation I’ve noticed that on social media, people tend to thank those who read their posts or comment on them. Some do that for almost every single comment made, which clutters up the thread…
What’s the next common myth about communication – verbal and nonverbal communication?
Sadly, many communication trainers don’t really have a good grasp of how communication works, beyond the superficial. This gives rise to a number of communication myths being repeated. The second most common myth about communication is that there are only…
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…
