Verbal Communication
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Verbal communication may seem as simple as opening your mouth to speak, but in fact it consists of many elements. Verbal communication is not only understood by your voice it is also interpreted by a person’s tone, volume and body language. As you read along I’ve highlighted some very helpful tips that can enrich your verbal communication skills. These tips are no guarantee that you’ll get what you want but they will surely help you along the way and benefit you in the future. If you want to develop good verbal communication skills you need to take time and listen to what the other person is saying so you can respond to them appropriately. To avoid any misunderstandings you need to think about what you are going to say before you say it. Many times words are spoken in haste or out of spite. Words can leave lasting impressions on someone and once spoken cannot be taken back, that is why it is very important to think before you speak. Your voice, which is inevitable when speaking, can affect the outcome of a situation. You can raise or lower your voice to convey your message to someone. Making your voice loud could be used to speak over someone or it could also be a sign of frustration and anger over a situation. Your voice relays a lot more than just the words you speak. The pitch you use in your voice can make a person feel vulnerable or passive or even defeated.
According to Erupting Mind, “the most important thing to remember is that, rather than just droning on about your message, carefully place pauses and voice inflections to enforce certain points and break up the pattern and rhythm of your speech to make your information more interesting.”
These methods of verbal communication using your voice can make you a dynamic speaker. Being a good listener and paying attention to what is being said to you can better your verbal communication skills. Using your ears to listen will
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Verbal communication may seem as simple as opening your mouth to speak, but in fact it consists of many elements. Verbal communication is not only understood by your voice it is also interpreted by a person’s tone, volume and body language. As you read along I’ve highlighted some very helpful tips that can enrich your verbal communication skills. These tips are no guarantee that you’ll get what you want but they will surely help you along the way and benefit you in the future. If you want to develop good verbal communication skills you need to take time and listen to what the other person is saying so you can respond to them appropriately. To avoid any misunderstandings you need to think about what you are going to say before you say it. Many times words are spoken in haste or out of spite. Words can leave lasting impressions on someone and once spoken cannot be taken back, that is why it is very important to think before you speak. Your voice, which is inevitable when speaking, can affect the outcome of a situation. You can raise or lower your voice to convey your message to someone. Making your voice loud could be used to speak over someone or it could also be a sign of frustration and anger over a situation. Your voice relays a lot more than just the words you speak. The pitch you use in your voice can make a person feel vulnerable or passive or even defeated.
According to Erupting Mind, “the most important thing to remember is that, rather than just droning on about your message, carefully place pauses and voice inflections to enforce certain points and break up the pattern and rhythm of your speech to make your information more interesting.”
These methods of verbal communication using your voice can make you a dynamic speaker. Being a good listener and paying attention to what is being said to you can better your verbal communication skills. Using your ears to listen will
Cited: LIVESTRONG.COM web site 2013