Miscommunication occurs frequently due to differences in people's experiences, knowledge, age, gender, and other factors that influence their interpretation of messages. When communicating, people shape messages based on their own unique perceptions and understandings, which can lead to confusion and misunderstanding. To minimize miscommunication, it is important to actively listen with both eyes and ears, take time to understand other perspectives, and be aware of how one's own experiences and background can influence perception of meaning. Understanding that different people may interpret messages differently based on their personal lenses is key to effective communication.
2. How Miscommunication
works and how to avoid it
Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication
occurs so frequently and how we can minimize frustration
while expressing ourselves better
Miscommunication is complex even if you are speaking with
another person face to face and sharing the same language. It
can leads to confusion, animosity, misunderstanding.
The reason why communication can be misunderstood is
because we do not share the same experiences, knowledge,
age, race, gender, etc...So the interpretation is purely personal
3. What happen
when we communicate?
TRANSMISSION MODEL : A message that moves from one person
to another.
TRANSACTIONAL MODEL: As we communicate our message we
receive feedback from other party. Through Transaction, we create
meaning together but from this exchange complications arise.
When communicating, one person expresses his/her interpretation of
a message, every person shapes the message to fit their own unique
perception based on any number of variables like KNOWLEDGE, or
past EXPERIENCES, AGE, RACE, GENDER, or the RELATIONSHIP
with the other person and their unique understanding of the semantics
and connotation of the exact words being used. They can be
distracted by other stimuli and emotions
4. Practices that help our interactions
for better communication
recognize that the passive hearing and active listening are not the
same. Engage actively with the verbal and nonverbal feedback and
adjust your message to facilitate greater understanding
Listen with your eyes and ears. Communication is more than just
words
Take time to understand as you try to be understood.
Communication is a two-way-street therefore we should be open to
what the other person might say.
Be aware of your personal perceptual filters. Elements of your
culture, community, and family, influence how you see the world.
Do not assume that your perception is the objective truth
