Thursday, 30 July 2015

Some things are best said.. well.

A couple of tips regarding communication which I certainly need a reminder of.  Some weeks are just a right off when it comes to discussion and sentence construction and one can only hope that the duster will be able to wipe clean the board fully and not leave a smear in the background.  Don't be silly about things that bother you and don't leave words unspoken, or incomplete.  Speak in full sentences, but don't say the same thing over and over.  Choose your words correctly and concisely and be specific and direct in what you say.  Maintain your composure above all else and look at people when you speak to them.   "Moenie doekies omdraai nie", meaning that to say things as they are is far better than to presume that you know will be the correct thing to say and your presumption ends up being wrong.  Don't create awkward silences because you are not sure that what you want to say is going to be understood wrongly, or get you into trouble.  Don't twist the truth, so that it suits you and don't be dishonest about what you say to people even if you know that there may be consequences.  Don't hold onto sentences, because you think another person may not forgive, because if they are not willing to, then there is probably a reason for it.  Steer clear of gossip and rather ask for the truth, than be told later what you already thought, or worse what you did not expect.  Try to say things in a manner that is uplifting and not harsh and avoid criticism or sarcasm as they never produce any positive results for you or the recipient.  Overall be Nice.  The moral of the story I guess is to keep it simple, don't try to know, or find out everything, accept what others say and have the right attitude, no matter what is going on in your head and in your situation. 

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