I am thankful unto God that He grants us the opportunity to retake tests. I am humbled that He affords us the opportunity to see if we will humble ourselves to make things right. I realize that effective communication is key, especially when it pertains to different cultures. It is important we process information aright with understanding, to effectively communicate it.
Misunderstanding and miscommunication can occur if the right questions are not asked. Not only should we ask the appropriate questions, we must understand with clarity through patience and active listening. Most communication is in the form of non-verbal communication. I am grateful for the wisdom that Dr. Fuller has to instruct and correct me so that I may gain knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.
Life provides on-the-job training and is a classroom where we are always learning. I got the opportunity to communicate with someone from another culture and I apologized for my misunderstanding and miscommunication. He understood and we got past any barriers that can lead to misunderstanding and miscommunication such as pride, selfishness, and offense. We had a great conversation in the spirit of peace and in the bond of unity.
Because my motive was right and my emotions were alright, it was a positive outcome that God is pleased with. In closing, remember that everything communicates. We must communicate in the correct spirit and with understanding.
Comments
Understanding is everything! Many people are quick to speak and slow to listen. More than likely, they are quick to judge, quick to assume, quick to decide and those judgments, assumptions and decisions can be wrong if the proper understanding is not there. From some, perception is everything and reality - not so much. It's best to take it all in, see it for what it is, think about it, ask questions to be sure, and seek balance when filtering through it all.
I am in total agreement. Our motive has to be right. It's not always what you say, but how you say it. You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. We have to make sure that the words that comes from our lips are season with the grace of God. Remember we are the salt of the Earth. Let your words empower people not destroy people.
This is so true. I have a member in my family that I keep having to remind him that his communication skills are so poor. I always say to people that I am training for at my job- I would rather "over" communication than no communication. God bless you.