DESCRIPTION OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION – PART 1Effective communication determines about 85% of people’s success. It is not just the ability to talk or write; it entails the ability to listen, to persuade and to convey messages to all intents and purposes. It is a learnable skill that can improve every aspect of one’s life. For anyone to achieve success in various facets of life, he or she should strive to be an effective communicator. Indeed, effective communication encompasses written and spoken words. It also entails non-verbal communication such as the silent language which we also refer to as body language. Effective communication does not cost much but it can accomplish much. What you say, when, how and where you say it matters a lot in life’s boisterous journey. Effective communication is one of the greatest tools that enhances success but it is often greatly misunderstood or oddly used. It however cannot be effective where there exist double standards and injustice.Words alone do not provide a holistic picture during communication. Researches have proven that about 90% of communication is derived from non-verbal interactions. The human body speaks, and so, we must learn the language of non-verbal communication. Words may say one thing while the human body says another. Actors and actresses are masters of body language. In a sense, every human being is an actor or an actress. To achieve great successes in life, you should strive to grasp the skill of reading the silent language called body language.Do you know that it is easier to tell lies verbally than to fake body language? Feelings are communicated more through body language rather than by what people say. Our minds produce thoughts, our thoughts produce our feelings and our feelings in turn produce our body language. Do not study the body language of others alone; study yours as well. The way you dress is a form of communication. Your facial expressions, your intonations, your posture, your gestures, your eye contacts and your body movement are all vital aspects of communication. When you see a married lady with a black eye, what message does that convey to you? The way a person sits down speaks volumes about his or her personality. When people eat or chew gum gruffly during telephone conversations, these are ill-mannered etiquettes.Communication is a two-way stream. For instance, when someone picks or digs his or her nose in public, that undoubtedly leaves a sour taste in the mouth and conveys a message of an uncouth persona. The right body language can attract success to your life. It is easy to distinguish a fake smile from a genuine one. Learn to often wear a smile on your face. Body language can reveal when someone is afraid or courageous, angry or happy, sad or shocked, disgusted or frustrated.One difficult aspect of communication is listening. Most people are terrible listeners. Also, it is a fact that many people abuse the use of their telephones. There are people who barely make the most of their telephones. Some folks hardly read telephone messages. It becomes very frustrating communicating effectively with them through such mediums. Some exhibit laziness and impatience through puzzling short hand text messages that can give one a headache to decode. It is important to sharpen your ability to communicate effectively as it is a tool for success.Enjoy!

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