You’ve probably read those psychological reports related to how we communicate. Evidently, we take in information and data through different senses and assimilate it using specific means. It’s all very scientific, I guess—or maybe not. Is the way we communicate a habit, training, the way we were raised? Or is it inbred in us—a part of who we are?
For example, are people actually born to be more verbally articulate? Does genetics have a bearing on the fact that some of us communicate more naturally through writing?
How do you best take in and pass along information, thoughts, instructions, ideas, unfamiliar concepts, views and advice? Are you great at getting your point across orally? Or is writing your choice of communication?
Some studies take this question a step further by deciphering which senses we actually communicate through—hearing, sight, thought and so forth.
Because I am not a psychologist or scientist and I do not have a study in front of me, I’m going to focus on just verbal and written communication for this post. Maybe some of you would like to chime in with your extended knowledge on this subject.
I am most definitely a writer when it comes to communication. I am much more confident in my communication with clients when it is done via email. I have clients, however, who are quite articulate and they prefer discussing questions with me. In these cases, generally, we each much bend. Isn’t business all about being flexible, after all?
Why do I like communicating through writing? Maybe some of you writers can relate to this:
1: I feel as though I have always thought better through my hands—while writing on paper or typing, for example.
2: When someone has a question, writing, as opposed to talking about it, gives me time to check facts, collect information and to give a more thoughtful response.
3: I am more “articulate” when writing than when speaking.
Sure, I go out and speak in public at writers’ conferences and so forth. Then, however, I am prepared. I’ve had the time to gather my thoughts and, in some cases, I even write a speech. If I don’t write it, I at least outline it in writing. So, when I do public speaking, the result stems from my preference for writing. When I discovered Power Point, I was ecstatic. I could combine writing with speaking.
What is your favorite way to communicate? I’d like to hear your thoughts and experiences on this topic.
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