The three strategies I could use to help me communicate more effectively with people or groups are first and foremost relates to this week’s discussion two which relates to the Platinum Rule. I feel that this rule is most important because it allows you to place yourself in the other person situation. Therefore I want be quick to be judgmental of others because I am not familiar with their culture.
Next I feel that in order to better communicate with people it is important to familiarize myself with other cultures customs for general principle. Therefore, I want have to rush to research their background because I have learned that I will be coming in contact with someone from other cultures. I will already have some knowledge of who I am communicating with. I always tell one of my coworker it is important to know a little bit about everything when possible. You never know when and where you will be when you need it.
The final strategy I have regarding communicating effective with people from other cultures is paying attention to nonverbal communication to support the environment. I have come to realize verbal communication is great but nonverbal cue offer insight and if the two do not coincide something is off and requires a little more focus.
References
Gonzalez-Mena, J. (2010). 50 strategies for communicating and working with diverse families. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.Retrieved from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=6488765&Survey=1&47=6171917&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=1&bhcp=1
Beebe, S. A., Beebe, S. J., & Redmond, M. V. (2011). Interpersonal communication: Relating to others (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=6488765&Survey=1&47=6171917&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=1&bhcp=1
Kvonya,
ReplyDeleteI like your strategy to familiarize yourself with other cultures customs. It is really a great idea and it helps a lot to better communicate with people who are diverse. I should do that too. Thank you for sharing
You mentioned that you think the Platinum rule is most important. Do you think it is more important than the Golden rule? Equally important? Just different maybe?
ReplyDeleteCaitlyn