[b][i]“Since most people would rather talk than listen, there will always be miscommunication.”[/i][/b]
The issue of miscommunication is an interesting one. On one hand some may define miscommunication as the lack of understanding of the information provided leading to a person acting upon the given information based on their perspective. On the other hand, miscommunication as stated in the authors statement occurs when a person does not actively listen to the information provided and assumes that he/she already knows the details. After careful consideration of both sides, I will argue the view that the author’s view of miscommunication is flawed.
The main reason for my view is that, the author of this statement believes just because a person talks rather then listen means that in these situations there will always be miscommunication. However, a known strategy in communication is called active listening. This involves the person taking an active part in the conversation, asking question when a statement is made that is misunderstood. I believe this would lead to a stronger comprehension of the task at hand and thus would qualify as good communication.
In addition to this, many college professors share the view that a student that actively participates in a conversation has a better grasp of the topic than a student who just sits and listens to the lecture. However, on the other hand there is also a legitimate issue in limiting the amount of talking to ensure that the students do hear what is being taught to them.
Further, it has been shown in many psychological studies what active listening is the best form of communication. This ensures that all important points are understood and that inappropriate information is limited. As the popular saying goes "there is no such thing as too much information." This certainly holds true in our information centric society today.
In summery, given the opinions above I believe that the generalization that since most people would rather talk then listen, there will always be miscommunication is baseless and without merit.
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The issue of miscommunication is an interesting one. On one hand some may define miscommunication as the lack of understanding of the information provided leading to a person acting upon the given information based on their perspective. On the other hand, miscommunication as stated in the authors statement occurs when a person does not actively listen to the information provided and assumes that he/she already knows the details. After careful consideration of both sides, I will argue the view that the author’s view of miscommunication is flawed.
The main reason for my view is that, the author of this statement believes just because a person talks rather then listen means that in these situations there will always be miscommunication. However, a known strategy in communication is called active listening. This involves the person taking an active part in the conversation, asking question when a statement is made that is misunderstood. I believe this would lead to a stronger comprehension of the task at hand and thus would qualify as good communication.
In addition to this, many college professors share the view that a student that actively participates in a conversation has a better grasp of the topic than a student who just sits and listens to the lecture. However, on the other hand there is also a legitimate issue in limiting the amount of talking to ensure that the students do hear what is being taught to them.
Further, it has been shown in many psychological studies what active listening is the best form of communication. This ensures that all important points are understood and that inappropriate information is limited. As the popular saying goes "there is no such thing as too much information." This certainly holds true in our information centric society today.
In summery, given the opinions above I believe that the generalization that since most people would rather talk then listen, there will always be miscommunication is baseless and without merit.
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