Communication is pivotal in our everyday life. Everything that we want to get requires us to be able to convey our message or question across effectively. Communication is only effective when both the sender and receiver understand the message. Since we will have to take on the different roles each day, it is thus important to learn to be a good speaker and a listener for effective communication to take place.
I believe the skills are very useful when we enter the workforce. Being able to express ourselves clearly is important especially if the job often requires us to present our ideas. We may have a good and creative idea but if we are unable to present it clearly, the bosses or customers may think that our idea is not that good or that we don’t have a firm grasp of your own idea. I have difficulties expressing myself at times and i felt it was a pity where the idea is there but i just couldn't spell it out clearly.
I also think that active listening is important as it also part of effective communication. This is important so that we can engage in deep and meaningful conversation. It is a form of communication barrier if outwardly we are nodding to the speaker but inwardly we could not catch what he or she is trying to convey. The speaker will thus think that we understand their point and hence carry on.
Effective communication is a life skill that enables us to go far and so I would want to acquire and learn them to prepare myself for the future.
