Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Province of Laguna

Alfonso, Recelyn Divinagracia

CHMT – BSHM 1C

Answer the questions comprehensively.

1. What are the possible implications for ongoing communication with others
once you have introduced yourselves?
- When we introduce ourselves, communication entails more than just the
exchange of information. It is necessary to comprehend the emotion and
purpose underlying the information. In addition to being able to properly
deliver a message, you must also be able to listen in such a manner that you
grasp the whole meaning of what is being said and make the other person
feel heard and understood. Communication appears to be a natural
inclination. But, all too frequently, something goes wrong when we try to
interact with others. We say one thing, but the other person hears
something completely different, resulting in misunderstandings,
dissatisfaction, and conflict. This may wreak havoc on your relationships at
home, school, and job. Many of us will need to master some new skills in
order to introduced ourselves or to communicate more simply and
effectively. Whether you want to enhance communication with your
spouse, children, employer, or coworkers, acquiring these skills may help
you connect with people more deeply, establish more trust and respect, and
improve cooperation, problem solving, and your overall social and
emotional health.
2. What issues can arise from using common gestures from your own culture in
another cultural setting?
- Body language accounts for the majority of our nonverbal communication;
eye contact, gestures, and facial expressions may all send strong signals.
'There's language in her eye, her face, her lip,' William Shakespeare stated in
Troilus and Cressida. However, there are significant cultural variances in how
people communicate through body language. It might be quite visible at times,
but it can also be extremely subtle at times. Understanding what individuals
say through their body language may be difficult, whether in a culturally
diverse organization or while visiting underdeveloped markets.
 Republic of the Philippines
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Province of Laguna

3. What strategies or communication techniques could be used to reduce the

potential for misunderstanding?
- Misunderstandings can occur in any situation. In the office, however, poor
communication may cause confusion, decreased productivity, and, in the
worst-case scenario, the loss of critical clients or the collapse of big initiatives.
As a manager, you may take many actions to improve communication across
your whole team and minimize difficulties caused by misconceptions.
Stick to the main ideas when communicating. Stick to the important
elements while explaining duties to team members. Avoid confounding the
problem by introducing extraneous information or deviating from the topic by
being straightforward and succinct. Make it very clear what you want and
anticipate – and offer particular dates or times for tasks to be done.
Concentrate on the current discourse. Allowing oneself to be distracted by
phone calls, incoming emails, or interruptions from other staff members makes
it more simpler for misunderstandings to develop.
Be a good listener. Good communication entails more than simply what you
say. It also depends on your ability to listen to others in order to absorb
knowledge. Regardless of how busy you are, anytime an employee approaches
you with a question, pay attentive attention to what they are saying. If
required, summarize and convey back to them your thoughts on their key
concerns. This way, you can be certain that you are both dealing with the same
challenges.
Don’t rely on third party information. When knowledge is handed down
from person to person, the message is readily distorted, which frequently leads
to misconceptions. This emphasizes the importance of conveying vital
messages oneself. Similarly, encourage your employees to come straight to you
if they have a question rather than approaching others, who may not deliver a
truthful response. Treat such inquiries with patience and respect, so that your
employees will come to you if they don't understand something. Making an
effort to communicate effectively and listening to your staff may help you
prevent even little misconceptions that can have a significant impact on the
organization.