Communication Skills vs Perception WK4

Hello all. This week we were asked

"For your blog this week, think about the similarities and differences between how you evaluated yourself as a communicator and how others evaluated you. What is the one thing that surprised you the most? Why? What other insights about communication did you gain this week? Choose at least two to share with others through your blog and consider how each might inform your professional work and personal life."


My mother's perception of my comunication skills.'

" I believe that you have great communication skills. You are a great speaker, and you are attentive to others opinion. You do, at times talk over some people, but I do not believe that it is on purpose. You are a passionate person. I believe that it is purely excitement."



My teacher's perception of my communication skills.

" You have a way with words. You can get your point across without raising your voice. You care about others, and it shows when you speak with them."


My perception.....

I believe that I have some great communication skills, but I also have a lot to learn. As my mother stated, I do at times speak over people when i am extremely excited.



I have learned that true communication is a two way street. Listening is just as important, if not more, than speaking. I have learned that communication is not fully reliant on words, but on body language as well. Knowing this will prepare me for so many opportunities.