Get your message through!
Communication is key to every relationship you wan to get, either laborial or sentimental. The exchange of ideas, opinions and values are very important in the human race, you can say that are developed form of communication is the difference between man and animal.
So, here are some tip of how to be less animal-like!
DON'TS
DO'S
Do be clear and direct. Whether you are talking or writing always be direct and do not leave anything to guess.
Do be respectful. You and your listener deserve the same respect, so no curse words or comments that could hurt the other person.
Do look them in the eye. This will show confidence and a more intimate conection with the person you are talking to.
Do choose face-to-face. This will make the conversation more personal and special.
Do be a listener. As well of don't talking to much, listen to your partner, this will create a bond and you might learn something useful.
Do be patient. Your ideas might not be the same or they are not expierence at talking.
Do be aware of cultural diferences. Watch for the cultural factors, maybe in America is okay but in India it's totally outragous.
Do relax. Stress and other factors can cause defects on your speech therefore affecting your confidence.
Do stand straight. Posture and body language can really affect your communication, they might transmit feelings and emotions other than the ones you are saying.
Do say your feelings. Most of the time we keep eachother information that could be valuble.
Don't talk to much. This a two-player thing, let the other have their turn at commenting.
Don't be self-center. Let the other person talk about their opinions and ideas, that will make make more valuable the conversation.
Don't be rude. If you got something nice to say, say it, if not keep quiet.
Don't overuse abbreviations. You want your point to be clear as water.
Don't overreact. When being informed of something you don't like, dont over react later they will think twice before talking to you.
Don't interrupt. Let your partner communicate their ideas and opinions.
Don't use your cellphone. Respect your partner, as how he listen to you now is your turn.
Don't look elsewhere. Your concentration must be on your partner to make a better conversation.
Don't dismiss their words. Their opinions and ideas are as important as yours, eventhough you think otherwise.
Don’t Monopolize The Conversation. For communication to be effective, it must flow both ways.
Van Ooy, Paul. "The 5 Do's and Don'ts of Communication." The Material Handling Blog RSS. Bastian Solutions, 15 Feb. 2013. Web. 07 May 2014. <http://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2013/02/15/5-dos-and-donts-of-communication/#.U2nfMq1dVOQ>.