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Helpful and Unhelpful Communication Habits
Communication in a relationship plays a major role. It is less about talking and more about listening. Here is a brief description of unhelpful and helpful communication in a relationship:
Instead of this: (Unhelpful) 01
Judging the communicator
04
Assuming before reaching the conclusion
02
interrupting the conversation
05
Lack of openness to other perspectives
03
Focusing on reply rather than the context of the conversation
Try this: (Helpful) 01
Letting the person complete their point
02
Attentive listening
03
Empathising with the person, For eg. I understand
04
Showing interest and curiosity by asking questions rather than giving solutions
05
Openness to other's perspective
So the next time you find yourself communicating with others, keep these pointers in mind and ask yourself whether you're talking or listening attentively?
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