Ability to communicate properly – the key to success in any business. Despite the fact that everyone realizes the importance of communication talent, communication errors continue to be encountered everywhere. In order to always win over those around you, it is enough to follow 8 simple rules, which we will discuss in the article.
Rules of communication: how to win over others
Rule #1. Don't focus on yourself
When a person constantly talks only about his problems or achievements, the interlocutor becomes not interested in him, because communication – this is an interaction of two persons, and not something like a meeting with a psychologist. Naturally, there is nothing wrong with talking about your feelings and anxieties to a loved one, but when only “I, I, I” constantly sound in a conversation; – business is bad. Learn to interact, and most importantly – listen to the interlocutor.
Rule #2. All attention – to the interlocutor
A fatal mistake in communication is a frivolous attitude towards the interlocutor. It’s not very pleasant when you pour out your soul to a person, and he is staring at a point on the wall or looking at photos on social networks. If the interlocutor is really important to you – focus on the conversation and dive into the conversation.
Rule #3. Stop talking in vain
This rule of communication will be especially difficult for those who are used to talking a lot. To win over those around you, try to stop and listen to the person, catch the course of his thoughts, thereby organizing a really productive conversation, from which both of you will learn something useful and new for yourself.
Rule #4. Attention to non-verbal communication
The information that we convey to the interlocutor consists of three parts – verbal component, non-verbal (facial expressions and gestures) and paraverbal. A person or audience perceives 7% verbal, 38% paraverbal (voice characteristics) and as much as 55% non-verbal.
It is important to realize that no matter how beautifully you tell something, any wrong gesture, look or body position can cross out a positive impression of you.
Rule #5. Plan your conversation
It's good if before you go to a meeting (especially a business meeting) you sketch out a rough communication plan. Of course, you should not stick to it completely, just think about what you should communicate about and what issues you would like to discuss.
Rule #6. Positive attitude
This is – one of the biggest communication mistakes. When a person is in a bad mood, it is immediately felt and this is the main repulsive factor. Going to any meeting – whether it's a date or meeting with an important client, always remain confident in yourself and your abilities.
Rule #7. Do not look for confirmation of your conjectures
This is probably the most common female communication mistake. Sometimes, when talking with a person, the interlocutor pursues only one goal – confirm your guesses instead of finding out the truth.
Rule #8. Strive for understanding
Despite the fact that we speak the same language, we sometimes speak completely different languages. Saying one thing, we mean something completely different and expect from the interlocutor that he will be able to understand the veiled thought that we are trying to present to him.
To avoid such a mistake in communication, it is important to make sure that you and your counterpart understand each other correctly. Try to clearly express your thoughts without hints and other things.
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