The ability to communicate effectively is important in relationships, education and work. Here are some steps and tips to help you develop good communication skills.
1) Know What Communication Really is.
Communication is the process of transferring signals/messages between a sender and a receiver through various methods (written words, nonverbal cues, spoken words).
6) Don't send mixed messages.
Make your message, gesture and facial expressions match.
1) Know What Communication Really is.
Communication is the process of transferring signals/messages between a sender and a receiver through various methods (written words, nonverbal cues, spoken words).
2) Have Courage to say what you think.
Do not fear and just say what you think.
3) Practice
Practice makes you become better and better everyday.
4) Make Eye Contact
Whether you're speaking or listening have an eye contact with whom you're conversing. This will make your communication successful.
5) Use Gestures.
These includes gesture with your hands and face. Make your whole body talk. Use small gestures for smaller groups and individuals. Use large gestures for larger groups.
Make your message, gesture and facial expressions match.
7) Be aware of what your body is saying.
Body language can say much more than mouthful of words. You can learn it from articles or books.
8) Manifest Constructive attitudes and beliefs.
9) Develop Effective listening skills.
Show you're listening by your non verbal communication. Remain clear headed even if the topic is emotional.
10) Enunciate your words.
Speak Clearly and don't mumble. When people ask you to repeat, articulate yourself in better manner.
11) Pronounce your words correctly.
If you aren't sure how to say a word don't use it. try to to find how to say it.
12) Use the right words.
If you're not sure about meaning of the word, don't use it.
13) Slow your speech down.
People will think you're nervous and don't understand your words if you speak fast.
14) Develop your voice.
Begin exercises to lower the pitch of your voice.
15) Animate your voice.
Avoid monotone and use dynamics. your pitch should raise and lower periodically.
16) Use appropriate volume.
Use a volume that is appropriate for the setting. Speak softly when you're alone and close. Speak louder when you speak to larger groups.
17) Try to speak fluently.
Make sure people can hear you when you speak.
18) Make sure you're using proper grammar.
19) Have confidence when talking.
20) Stay Positive.
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