There is no fixed definition for the term communication, but to communicate means to share messages.
We all know there are various ways to communicate, like via phone, messages, face-to-face, and video conferencing.
Not only this, we have one powerful tool, and that is body language. Using this, we can be in a win-win situation in any conversation.
So instead of having a basic talk with someone, try to have an advanced conversation by using phrases and good vocabulary, and most importantly, keep your message short and simple.
This will help your listener/audience to get into real meaning, and it will also reduce the chances of misunderstandings as well as any grammatical errors, if any.
Body language gives more clarity to the messages we want to deliver, as it helps the audience to understand the talk more precisely and accurately.
As a result, ultimately the chance of misguidance or misunderstanding will be reduced to some extent.
It not only helps in expressing our views effectively but also indicates how the audience is taking things.
It is well said, "Talk physically for better understanding."
When you have a face-to-face conversation, then in that case you get extra benefits of communication.
For instance, convincing over the phone is a little bit challenging, but when it comes to one-to-one and one-to-many, face-to-face, then things become easy as we come to know more about our audience's mood and the way they perceive our message.
Now let's talk about what role this body language plays in making our communication more successful.
If you look at the word carefully, the answer lies there.
Body language means the language we speak using our body movements.
So it is very crucial to match the words with the body signs, as both go parallel to each other.
If you fail to do so, it will lead to misconceptions. As a result, the process of communication will fail, and you will be unsuccessful in delivering your message effectively.
The core concept of PEOPLE traits signifies the methods to deal with the audience successfully even if you are not good at communication.
Now let's discuss what this term 'PEOPLE' traits is all about. If you start with the acronym, then each letter in the word represents the act of body language.
- P-posture/gesture
- E-eye contact
- O-orientation
- P-presentation
- L-looks
- E-expressions of expression
Via implementation of this concept, you will be able to succeed in delivering the message clearly to the listener with a positive outcome.
As we know, a positive outcome in itself is a symbol that we have succeeded in convincing our audience or the way we wanted to convey the message.
Once the goal of the conversation is achieved, then it surely proves that we are good communicators, no matter if we are fluent in a particular language or not.
Fluency indicates how quickly and clearly we express our thoughts. But always remember, before entering into any discussion, to know your audience first and then prepare your points accordingly because the main purpose of talking with someone is to expect the response that you want to hear, but in reality, each individual has their point of view and styles of perception.
So don't force them to look at the topic of conversation as you are seeing; instead, let them analyse their point and deal accordingly to avoid any disagreement or dispute.
PEOPLE traits add to the quality of the communication and help an individual deliver the speech in the best possible manner.
Whenever we convey something, it means we are expecting our audience to take things in the direction we are taking.
Each person's perception is different from the other, and these variations become challenging when it comes to convincing, so here again communication will play a vital role.
So we can conclude that not only the content is important, but how we present is also very important because sometimes we have in-depth information but, due to a lack of communication style, we fail to present it fruitfully.
Jargon
Sense, Clue