Features ——<— ‘Communication Competence Page reeption and Self Page 2 Verbal and Nonverbal Messages Page 3 Listening Skills Page 4 Interpersonal communication Page 5 Summary Page 6 Introduction By: Zahira Gomez In my communications journal, | will be discussing my thoughts on different communication styles. As well as my strength and weaknesses. Communication is used ona daily bases whether it’s at school, the grocery store, or at work. I'm better in some topics than am in others, | have enjoyed learning about the different psychology parts of communication and how it can affect other people. In my reflections, | talk about examples from different peoples and cultures and how styles are different based on how you grow up in different parts of society.rove Sartre) Communication Skills Journals Communication orate Overall I fee] like I'm a good communicator. Some of my strengths are working in group discussions, but also working on my own. When looking at the results of my report, my scores were similar when it came to both of these topics. When working ina group, I'm able to listen to different opinions and ideas. I'm very open when it comes to listening to other people and what they have to say. But also don’t mind doing my own thing when working by myself I listen to music which helps me a lot. Communication also requires good listening so other people also feel heard. That way you know what to say after. When it comes to public speaking, It's one of my weaknesses. I get very anxious and nervous, especially when it’s speaking to people I don’t know. Like class presentations, I've always been very nervous about those. When presenting with a group it’s a lot different because | know I'm not alone. After my presentations, I'm always glad that it's over. Looking at the report helps show me where I can improve my communication skills in the future.Creo SaseT) fofpritrattbe ier tater Rs) cll Cw loeb gst-VCy SOE TC EST | think the way that someone is raised and asthey grow up they have different views of people and the way they act. Some people are more closed-minded and act differently depending on the situation, some people are more open and it's easier for them to adapt to certain situations. Growing up my family didn’t talkto many people but they were very respectful and listened to what others had to say. Coming from Hispanic Households, they are more stricta lot of the time they're more closed-minded and very old-schooled, But they still adapt. They know how to act in different situations even though they don’t agree. Ithink that I'm a little different Vm more open-minded than some of them, which is something that has helped me talk to other people, and that way they're comfortable talking to me. The Adaptability- Assessment helped me see more of where I'm at. I'm in the middle which is average for a lot of people. One concept want to improve on is communication when it comes to meeting new people or people that 'm still getting to know. When meeting me at first, and this has te do with many people as well, Itend tobe more closed up and not tala lot about my thoughts, but I'm more of a listener about what other people have to say. Society and the people around us make us who we are today, know some people who grew up differently than Idid, and they act differently in situations than I do. Sometimes society expects usto act a certain way and society also will judge you for not doing something or acting in a way that they think is right or wrong.Foo SN oP) Communication Skills Journals Verbal and Nonverbal Were tetey When we communicate verbally it's easier to know what each person wants and what message they're trying to tell us, Different cultures, religions, and different groups of society have different beliefs as to what's respectful and what isn’t respectful. We see this as we grow up and how we're raised, For example, different people have different ways of greeting. When walking into an interview you act in a professional way and greet yourself, say your name maybe even” How are you”, When talking to friends Idon’t use a handshake, it's more like " Hey, what's up”. You're more comfortable. Different greetings can also be disrespectful, depending on the environment that you're in. For example, in France, you kiss someone on the cheek four times asa way of saying hello and greeting them. Here in the United States, we might find it weird, or we might think it’s getting tos much into someone's personal space. I think this could have an effect especially if someone is trying not to cateh COVID. I think that nonverbal communication can be alot harder to hide. We don’t catch ourselves doing some things. Like when we're having bad day it’s hard to hide our facial expressions. Sometimes how we're feeling affects the way we communicate with others. When it comes to crossing the line, I’s easier for an employee to cross the line in some cases rather than the person in charge. Because they have te stay professional.‘COMM 1010 [Spring 2022] Communication Skills Journals bBraee ttt BS cHIEy believe that I'm an effective listener, Ithink it also depends om the topie being discussed and the person to whom I'm listening, Chapter § discusses some of the ways you can prepare yourself to listen. When someone like a friend is opening up about their personal issues, it'simportant to make eye contact and reassure them that you're there to listen to what they have to say and that you're there asa friend. Ws easier to listen to a friend rather than when an instructor or a parentiis lecturing you. It’s important when someone is opening up or talking to repeat some things that they have said, or as mentioned in the text give feedback that is relevant to the speaker. Even asking questions throughout. | think listening and empathy have played positive roles in my relationships with others. From my understanding, this isto putother people's feelings into your shoes. I {eel like I'm understanding and I can often try to build a connection with my own experiences. I feel like this way I can give a good response when! try to relate to them, Making sure togive them comfort, although they may looka certain way on the outside they may be feeling a certain way on the inside, Locos Nteteternicy aComer ene Communication Skills Journals teaser Communication believe that I'm an effective listener, I think it also depends on the topic being discussed and the person to whom I'm listening. Chapter 5 discusses some of the ways you can prepare yourself te listen. When someone like a friend is opening up about their personal issues, it’s important to make eye contact and reassure them thatyou’re there to listen to what they have to say and that you're there asa friend, It’s easier to listen toa friend rather than when an instructor or a parentis lecturing you. It’s important when someone is opening up or talking to repeat some things that they have eaid, or as mentioned in the text give feedback that is relevant to the speaker. Even asking questions throughout. Ithink listening and empathy have played positive roles in my relationships with others. Prom my understanding, this isto put other people's feelings into your shoes. feel like I'm understanding and I can often try to build connection with my own experiences. [feel like this way I can give a good response when I try to relate to them. Making sure to give them comfort, although they may look a certain way on the outside they may be feeling a certain way on the inside.COMM 1010 [Spring 2022] Communication Skills Journals ree trot tay Overall [think that I'm an effective communicator, I'm open-minded when it comes to different situations and ideas, especially in a classroom setting. Growing up I've seen a vatiety of different things. My favorite thing that I learned about was nonverbal communication, Iwill definitely be using this more in the future. It’s interesting to see what someone's facial expression can do when you're talking to them. Sometimes I tend to use my handsa lot when I'm talking, thishappensalot ‘more often when I'm comfortable with the person. Public communication I would say is one of my weaknesses, I's lot different when Ihave to talk infront of classroom than when Ihave to serve my tables. 1 get alot more nervous when I'm speaking in front of my classrooms. think thisis, because I'l see them for a whole semester rather than a customer that will leave in 40 minutes. Thisis something I need to practice in the future. Especially because I know that I'll have more presentations throughout college. References: ‘Communication in the Real World: An Introduction to Communication Studies (2013), rd)