Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures?
If yes in what ways do you communicate differently?
Of course I communicate differently, however not until now do I realize this. When I"m at work I have my teacher hat on, and speak to my students in a clear and concise manner so they will understand what I am saying. (Even this way many times because they are so young I have to repeat myself ). When I'm with my colleagues I speak a professionally, no cussing, slang words. I speak in this manner because I want to be professional, have good etiquette, and want to be on the top of my game. (That is work game).
However when with my girlfriend or even around my husband a cuss word my come out of my mouth, this is because I'm relaxed and feel comfortable. When thinking to myself about communication, depending if I have Spanish speaking parents, my tone is different, I listen , and slowly speak. Spanish was not my first language, in fact I taught myself so I'm not very comfortable speaking in Spanish, but often have to .
3 Strategies when Speaking to different cultures or even in different situations:
1. Always speak clear and concise
2. Always listen
3. Make use of the body language that the other person uses.
I think the strategies that you picked are very good. By speaking clearly, listening, and being aware of body language will allow for better communication.
ReplyDeleteHello Tinka,
ReplyDeleteI also agree that using another system of imagery such as slang makes one feel connected with the everyday non edited life. Recognizing when one can use slang, high or low language is what children have to learn since they will have to navigate those different levels of language. I also find useful the three strategies you listed and I added them to my communication strategies cheat sheet. Speaking clearly, listening, and being attentive to body language are effective ways to promote communication between parties (O’Hair, & Wiemann, 2012). Thank you for your post!
O'Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St. Martin's.