Poor Communication Can Lead to Unhelpful Emotional Outcomes.

Helena and Michael are in the same recreational group for business owners and have become friendly.

Helena thinks Michael has great endurance for outdoor recreation, and goes ahead to compliment him.

“Hello Michael, I like how you do your exercises and still come out looking energetic, no fatigue.”

What Michael hears her say is, “I like how you do exercises and come out still looking like a stud.”

But then, Michael goes on to assume that Helena meant “exercises makes him look desirable; so, Helena might be attracted to him!”

Its been observed that there are 4 stages of communication:

1. What you think of saying
2. What you actually say
3. What the next person hears you say
4. What the next person assumes you mean.

When comprehension breaks down at any stage of the communication trail, misunderstandings can happen. And often, misunderstandings stir emotional outcomes.

Share your experiences with miscommunications that led to emotional outcomes. �

(The names used are fictional.)

#communication
#effectivecommunication
#comprehension
#emotionaloutcome
#cydsessions

Exactly!