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Running head: Discussion week 2

Discussion week 2: COMMUNICATION

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Discussion week 2

Effective communication is instrumental in our interpersonal relationships. According to

the scriptures, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossians admonishes that we should “Let our

speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that we may know how you ought to answer

each person” (Colossians 4:6 ESV). The scriptures call us to be able to know how to answer in

each situation. However, when dealing with difficult conversations, we are not always able to do

this. Personally, when am handling difficult conversations, I use different methods of

communication such as listening, verbal communication, non-verbal communication as well as

written communication.

In these situations, I find that it is easier for me to sit quietly and listen to the other party

as they express their views on the difficult position. I have a preference for wanting to see the

other person’s point of view and the things that inform their conviction. It is also easy for me to

express and explain my perspective. However, I find it challenging to deal with my non-verbal

communication. I do not have what some would consider a poker face and as such my perception

of what the other person is saying is often reflected in my non-verbal expressions even when I

would like to conceal it.

When seeking to communicate with people from different gender, I believe that it is

imperative that communication changes and bridges the gap to avoid any misconceptions. For

example, as a man communicates with a woman, there is a need to adhere to certain social norms

such as appropriate gesturing, touching, and even social distancing. One of the biggest hurdles I

perceive from relating with the opposite sex is maintaining appropriate interpersonal boundaries

and communicating without going beyond what is appropriate.

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Running head: Discussion week 2 1 Discussion week 2: COMMUNICATION Name Course University Discussion week 2 2 Effective communication is instrumental in our interpersonal relationships. According to the scriptures, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Colossians admonishes that we should “Let our speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that we may know how you ought to answer each person” (Colossians 4:6 ESV). The scriptures call us to be able to know how to answer in each situation. However, when dealing with difficult conversations, we are not always able to do this. Personally, when am handling difficult conversations, I use different methods of communication such as listening, verbal communication, non-verbal communication as well as written communication. In these situations, I find that it is easier for me to sit quietly and listen to the other party as they ex ...
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