Communication Reflection Paper

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The achievement of any affiliation relies on the ability to communicate with others. Communication is essential in all relationships as it allows anyone to share their concerns, interests, and support of one another. Effective communication is the way of listening and how words are pronounced, and how we respond to body language. All too often the indicators we send are not those we intend to send, and when this happens, both the trust and connection vanish in our relationships. When two people converse in a conversation they can say many things without speaking, the tone of voice, our posture, and the expression on our face all display a message. In the three interviews I have conducted and analyzed; I realized how crucial communication strengths …show more content…

We have been friends for four years and she knows all my strengths and flaws when it comes to my communication skills. She felt honored to partake in my communication assignment and therefore, I knew that she would be a perfect candidate for my interview. I asked her the question what my communication strengths are and she started firing answers immediately.
• Celeste, you are a very good listener (she had a smile on her face). I can tell you anything and you would not interrupt me rudely in a hasty manner. I can tell you how my day is and I can always depend on you to keep my secrets and not go gossiping like a high school girl would (I laughed). You are just so sweet and I just love the way you listen. Oh, and you give amazing advice after you get done listening to me “blabbering” away about all of my drama of my so-called …show more content…

(Me: Yes) Hmm... you have an angelic voice when you speak. Your tone is friendly and not deep and scary. Your voice is inviting and that is what makes it so easy for people to talk to you. Your voice just fits your name because Celeste means “heavenly” in Latin term in the bible. Therefore, that is why you have a sweet voice. “Linda”
After I conversed with Jenny, I chose to interview one of my dad’s co-workers, Linda, Scott. I have known Linda since she got employed at my Dad’s establishment six years ago, and she is close and a dear friend of the family. We decided to get coffee at Starbucks, February 09, 2016, and I spoke to her about my speech paper. I was straightforward with my inquiry and her feedback was concise and straight to the point. The interview did not last long; because she had an appointment with a client within the next thirty minutes.
• You are an efficient individual and you have your priorities in line. As I say to myself “you have all your ducks in a row”. In doing that, it helps you stay organized and accomplish your work and meet deadlines that are important to you. Just like this speech analysis you are interviewing me about (I

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