Often we hear people saying that having good communication skills is very crucial in today’s world. You must have wondered many times is this true? Is it so important to have good communication skills? Yes, in this commercially growing world good communication skills are key to success. You may have a lot of knowledge but to deliver it effectively is an key aspect. Let me explain you with help an example. Let’s consider you are CEO of a company. And you have a business idea which is efficient to increase the growth of your company. But if you not able to convey your idea to the employees, then you won’t be able to execute it. Then what’s the use of your idea. A school teacher also needs have effective communication skills, so that kids don’t get bore and keep learning.
According to survey done by oxford university, 79% of teenagers are not able to communicate properly. Why teenagers are not able to communicate properly? One of the main reasons is that, the rate of virtual communication is increasing and the rate of direct communication is decreasing. Virtual communication means, a communication which is done by using different social media handles like Instagram, WhatsApp, etc. When it comes to chatting every teenagers becomes a experienced stenographer of supreme court. They are extremely skilled in typing messages. But when it comes to speak publically, they fail. Because it is very easy to type a message, but speak something while keeping a eye contact becomes difficult. This is because teenagers don’t have confidence in themselves. Maya Angaleo says,” Even if you are lying, lie with such a confidence that it feels true.” Confidence plays an enormous role in personality development and the way we communicate. If in a job interview you are asked a question of which you don’t know the answer, confidently saying,” Sir, I don’t know the answer” can create a difference. Because that response shows your honesty and confidence.
Then how can we improve our communication skills? It’s not that difficult, just come out of your virtual world and interact with the real world outside. Try to improve your language, focus on your grammer. Have the zest to learn new words. Having good vocabulary makes it easy to communicate with people from different background. Take part in elocution competition it will increase your confidence and will you a chance to speak publically. While talking to anyone remember, that your words should be impactful. Be in process continuously, enjoy the process of improving your communication skills. Never get satisfied, just keeping gaining knowledge. Keep improving yourself. And surely you will come a great speaker one day.
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