Sentences are often like meandering paths through a dense forest. Ofttimes people have a round-about way of getting to crux of the matter; instead of getting to it via a straight line, they circle around it. This poses a communication hazard for both the speaker and the listener in terms of Sending Signals.Some communications tips follow which may prove very helpful:
Speakers -- Get to the point directly, before your listener has an opportunity to either fall asleep or to jump to the wrong conclusion and interrupt you before you have made your "case." If you insist on a fully-festooned explanation, simply state your point first, and say "Let me give you some examples which support this..." or something similar.
SPEAKERS - Respect your listener's time.
Listeners -- Do not respond until you've heard the speaker's sentence or explanation in its entirety. If you interrupt, or if you either 1) jump to a premature conclusion, or 2) attempt to finish the statement for the speaker, you will respond inappropriately. Not only will you respond inappropriately, but you may unnecessarily anger both yourself and the speaker. This mutual alienation is avoidable with just a modicum of patience.
LISTENERS - Respect the speaker's right to express himself or herself in his or her own fashion, even if it doesn't coincide with yours.
Communications are a means to understanding, bonding and getting things accomplished. None of this can happen if the either party does not show the other party some respect and consideration.
Good communications mean good business.
Douglas E Castle [http://aboutDouglasCastle.blogspot.com]
for Sending Signals! blog.
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