Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures? If yes, in what ways do you communicate differently?
When I think about communication in my life, I believe my communication does differ depending on who I am talking to. When I'm at home with my family I am myself, I let loose, I'm not afraid to express my opinion and ideas. I listen, give advice, and act silly. When I'm a work, I am myself, but definitely more professional and not as eager to share my opinions or speak my mind to colleagues. In regards to my students, I feel I can be myself more with them but I do communicate in simpler terms that I know they will understand. I also try to be very patient and model what it's like to live the "Golden Rule". I also don't mind laying on the floor with them and teaching or acting silly. My co-workers don't always see that silly or "let go" side of me. When I am communicating with people older than me, I try my best to be mature and act my age, rather than the silly, somewhat childish things I do with my Kindergarteners. (Those who know me well, know I'm young at heart.) I think that for everyone, you communicate differently. Some people need more detail, and some less. Some need touched or stronger eye contact where as others can communicate while doing other things. For me, it just depends on who I am talking to.
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ReplyDeleteIts such a nice post! The way one communicate may probably depend on age, culture, gender and so on of the people one is communicating with.
ReplyDeleteHello Caitlin, I love your post! The way that we interact in our personal lives is totally different from the way that we interact with our colleagues and our children and families. It is almost like a quad-polar communication skill. We adjust to accommodate and maintain our self identity in the process of doing so.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Caitlin,
ReplyDeleteI believe that we all speak more informal with our family and friends. I was taught early the difference between professionally speaking, public speaking, and informal speaking. I believe that this can be done without losing self.