Communication is the key

"No man is an island"- It is one of the most common sayings that we all can actually agree to. A man must be a member of a society to become human. It is natural instinct, to be a member of a society.

However, as a social being, the key to a harmonious living is communication. That is why people with good communication skills are always looked up to. I am not saying that a person who likes to talk has a good communication skill. Sometimes, even if a person has so much confidence in speaking what's on his mind, he may still have poor communication skills. A person can communicate well if he knows when to speak and when not to speak and what to speak about on the proper time and on the proper place. He also qualifies if he delivers his thoughts precisely and without any misunderstanding.

Lots of people don't realize how important communication is. Communication skills are needed everywhere- at home, in the workplace and even just between two people who are friends and mostly between a couple. Imagine how many fights and arguments have been brought about by miscommunication or misuderstanding. It has broken up couples, friends and even families.

An important element of communication is LISTENING. Some people just keep on saying things forcing others to listen but when it comes that its their turn to listen, they do not. This is not communication. People are social beings. It takes more than one person to complete the process of communication. Both must talk and listen.

Miscommunication happens all the time, either because the delivery of the thought was poor or because interpretation of the message received was wrong. Either way, if one does not understand, one must clarify and listen to reason. Do not jump to hasty conclusions, it could be a cause of lost relationship. Once the message is clear, then it is time to react properly.

Unfortunately,in this imperfect world, we belong to a society where there are just people who refuse to listen and force themselves even if it is a clear misunderstanding. If they cannot be helped anymore, we cannot do anything about it. All we can do is avoid them and try our best not to be like them.

" After all, there is no point of talking to a person who does not know how to listen"