Close Relationship Sometimes Mask Poor Communication
- Submitted by: mstii21
- Views: 1036
- Category: Other
- Date Submitted: 06/17/2012 08:41 PM
- Pages: 4
- Report this Essay
Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication
Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication
Communication is a tool that we will use for as long as we live but can be so complex. The various ways of communicating can be done verbally, non-verbally and or written. All three ways of communicating are vital in relationships but the closeness of a relationship can mask how effective you can get your message understood. The article talks about how close relationships masks poor communication. A philosopher, Alfred Korzybski suggested that we would be better at communicating if we and others were more aware what we are doing when communicating, recognize that communication is a process that requires constant work and expect to be misunderstood and misunderstand people. Sole (2011) I believe that you if plan to continue to have a close relationship with a spouse, family member or even co-worker it is important to be effective in those areas.
I experienced miscommunication one time with my best friend Brandi. She and I share a mutual friend and we are all Facebook friends. I noticed one date that our mutual friend removed me as a friend from her Facebook account. I called Brandi and said sarcastically with a slight giggle in my voice “I see your girl removed me as her friend on Facebook.” “I wonder why, I have not done anything to her.” “Do you know why she removed me?” Brandi responded that she does not talk about me behind my back so she does not know why she did that. We talk for a few more minutes and then we got off the phone. Brandi and I speak every day and sometimes three or four times a day. I phoned her the next morning on my way to work like I normally do and she did not answer. I called her later on that evening and again no answer. This went on for three days. I then texted her saying hi and give me a call when she got a chance and she responded “alright” but she never called. I am now thinking to myself she is...
Close Relationships Sometimes Mask Poor Communication
Communication is a tool that we will use for as long as we live but can be so complex. The various ways of communicating can be done verbally, non-verbally and or written. All three ways of communicating are vital in relationships but the closeness of a relationship can mask how effective you can get your message understood. The article talks about how close relationships masks poor communication. A philosopher, Alfred Korzybski suggested that we would be better at communicating if we and others were more aware what we are doing when communicating, recognize that communication is a process that requires constant work and expect to be misunderstood and misunderstand people. Sole (2011) I believe that you if plan to continue to have a close relationship with a spouse, family member or even co-worker it is important to be effective in those areas.
I experienced miscommunication one time with my best friend Brandi. She and I share a mutual friend and we are all Facebook friends. I noticed one date that our mutual friend removed me as a friend from her Facebook account. I called Brandi and said sarcastically with a slight giggle in my voice “I see your girl removed me as her friend on Facebook.” “I wonder why, I have not done anything to her.” “Do you know why she removed me?” Brandi responded that she does not talk about me behind my back so she does not know why she did that. We talk for a few more minutes and then we got off the phone. Brandi and I speak every day and sometimes three or four times a day. I phoned her the next morning on my way to work like I normally do and she did not answer. I called her later on that evening and again no answer. This went on for three days. I then texted her saying hi and give me a call when she got a chance and she responded “alright” but she never called. I am now thinking to myself she is...