8 Practical Tips To Be A Better Communicator

OMOLARA RAFIU

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1. Be Straightforward with your points; no beating about the bush.

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2. Be mindful of the tone of voice you take while addressing anyone as the wrong tone for the wrong message might lead to conflict, most especially in the workplace.

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3. Be an active listener, that is, when people are talking to you give them your undivided attention. This way you know the proper way to respond without causing conflicts or resentments.

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4. Be mindful of your body language such as your facial expressions, gestures and so on as people tend to pay attention to this more than your word most times.

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5. Don't just dominate the conversation, give other people the room to talk. 

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6. Avoid unnecessary big words, rather speak in simple and correct English or any other language you are communicating in.

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7. Always try to be mentally prepared to have the best of communication with others, regardless of where you are, whether at home, with your spouse or at your place of work.

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8. Build on your emotional intelligence, this way you will develop the empathy to speak and respond to people in the right and proper manner.

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