Couldn’t understand everything I heard at work, puzzled today. Misinterpretations, guess work! Set an intent to listen attentively, not assume stuff. Made an effort to decode messages (respectful of cultural nuances, traditions), made colleagues feel better.
Smooth, open, rational interactions helped reduce confusion, bring clarity, appreciation. Letting others know we understand is a wonderful thing. No misconstruction of meaning in our conversations. We pro-actively prevent miscommunication, lessen frustrations. Active listening, honesty flowed effortlessly. Enjoyable, easy.
Totally focused on improving my communication skills, way to go!