9 Good Ways of Communicating, Students Must Know!

Effective Communication Tips

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Good communication is a communication that can run effectively.

The effectiveness of communication is influenced by the
communication process that occurs. You need to understand
effective communication techniques so that the communication
process that you do runs effectively and gives a good impression.

In theory, there are six factors that can support the creation of an
effective communication, namely:

 Complete information
 Concise delivery
 Thoughtful choice of words
 Delivered clearly
 Information is real
 Communicate with manners
 Submitting verified information
 In addition to these six factors, here are some tips that you can
try to apply in order to communicate well.
1. Speak Well
In order for information to be conveyed properly, you must be able
to speak well.

In theory, good speech is quite simple. You just need to pronounce

the words clearly, speak not too fast or slow, a more dynamic
intonation, choose the appropriate words, etc.

However, in practice it is not that simple. It takes experience and

deep learning in order to be able to apply effective communication
techniques optimally.

2. Silence, Listen and Listen Carefully

Communication is not just about talking, but also listening. Listening
is no less difficult than speaking.

When you listen, you are digesting the information conveyed by the
other person. The response you make will be greatly influenced by
how effectively you listen.

Reduce the habit of interrupting the conversation. Apart from being

impolite, this can reduce your inhibition from digesting the
information as a whole so you can't respond properly.
Therefore, you must get used to listening well when someone is
talking. Listen carefully to the end so you can understand what is
meant.

3. Adapt to Context
Talking to someone who doesn't connect is certainly not fun.
Therefore, when communicating with someone, try to stay in the
context of the theme of the conversation.

If you want to shift the theme of the conversation, do it smoothly so

it doesn't feel cringy.

4. Body Gestures
When talking to someone, you need to pay attention to the other
person's body gestures. Gestures can show the thoughts and feelings
of the other person. If there is an uncomfortable gesture, it's better
for you to skip what you are discussing.

You also need to pay attention to your own body gestures when you
are talking to someone. Look at the other person's eyes as a sign that
you are interested in the communication that is taking place. Show a
smile, and express yourself appropriately.
5. Insert Humor
So that the conversation becomes fluid, you can also insert humor.
There is no need for humor that is too heavy or jokes that are too
silly.

A simple joke can make a conversation more enjoyable if you get it

right.

Now on social media there are tons of memes and jokes being
circulated. You can add to your vocabulary of humor from there.

6. Don't be too self-centered

Just watch the way you talk! How often do you use the word “if I” or
similar terminology? If you do it often enough, you better reduce it.

This shows that you want to be dominant and the center of the
conversation. Whereas communication should occur in a balanced
way with each interlocutor being able to equally respond to the story
being told.

7. Controlling Emotions
In a discussion forum, debate often occurs. If you are at a moment
like that, don't get carried away by emotions. You have to be able to
control your emotions.
If you are carried away by emotions, the discussion can usually widen
to irrelevant issues. You have to be able to stay calm, your mind has
to be clear. That way you can respond appropriately.
8. Be proud
Generosity when communicating is very important. You have to
realize that not everyone can fit your perspective and you can't force
it.

With generosity when there is a difference of perspective, the agree

to disagree condition can be achieved so that the relationship
remains good even though there are differences of opinion.

Simply put, you have to be ready to compromise when you are

communicating with someone.

9. Prioritizing Ethics
Each interlocutor has different terms of communication ethics. Your
ethics in communicating with college friends and lecturers are of
course different.