Communication in Professional Contexts- Reflection 1

Communication is not only essential for human interaction, but is essentially a basic human need. We need communication as a vital source of sending information to one another; from physically speaking to writing messages over the internet.

Effective communication can be seen on a daily basis. The most simple tasks in our daily routine would not be successful if the communication was not practical. For example, if you can only speak English, and you converse with an Indian-speaking cashier at Woolworths, completing the transaction of groceries would be very difficult. Of course there is an understanding on some level, although without a common language it heightens confusion and frustration of a simple task.

As a sender, you want the receiver to clearly understand your message in order to respond. Being an effective communicator can greatly benefit all conversations in our lives, both personal and professional. A great communicator can control all aspects of a conversation, to ensure that there is no noise or argument. Making sure that the receiver is put as ease when exchanging in a conversation is also a great way of having control.

When it comes to my communication skills, I think that I am very effective in the way that I converse with others. I enjoy conversing with others both verbally and written. I would love to go beyond just the English language; I am very interested in learning French or German. I think being bilingual is a great advantage when travelling and expands your knowledge on other cultures. I also like to read which helps expands my vocabulary; which can be very beneficial in my professional life. 

References 

References:
Eunson, B 2012, Communicating in the 21st century, John Wiley & Sons, Milton.
Locker, K & Kaczmarek, S 2011, Business communication: building critical skills,
5th edn, McGraw-Hill, New York