I do believe I talk differently with family and friends than I do with my colleagues and parents of my students. With family and friends the conversation is more laid back and relaxed. When I conversate with my colleagues( especially this year being I am new on the hall) and with parents I am more professional and I think a better listener.
I think that when having an effective conversation, I need to make sure that I do not exhibit any microagression. This is where someone may find a hidden message in what I am saying. I also try not to exhibit any cultural myopia, which is where I may say something that would make someone feel inferor to me. Thirdly, I want to remeber that there are two sides to every situation and that my actions and words may hinder the finding of a solution to a problem.
I agree Joy. Its so funny how even kids pick up on the change in tone and difference in language when you are talking to different people. My 3 and 6 year old were role playing together and my 3 year old was playing the mother to my 6 year old. The 3 year old definitely showed a difference in tone and the use of language ( as much as she could) when talking to her daughter (my 6 yr old) in comparison to talking to the other make believe adult characters.
ReplyDeleteHello Joy,
ReplyDeleteYou are right it is important that we be very careful about what we say and how we say it, we ofter say something, but our non verbal communication says something differently. Children in particular are very observent and can catch these differences.Differences that often send the wrong message.
Joy I do think it is important to know when to speak professionally and when to speak casually. I have a motto when speaking to parents to remember that they are my customers and not my friends. I like your 3 stategies for communication and will keep them in mind.
ReplyDeleteHi Joy,
ReplyDeleteI agree that we conversate differently depending on the people we are interacting with. I think being cautious not to use microaggresions is a great strategy to be mindful of during a conversation. Thanks for sharing.