1. Explain why good communication can help improve personal and professional relationships, even when you really don’t like someone.
Good communication is significant in helping people understand one another or situations. As a result, it is possible to solve problems, respect others and build trust, resolve differences, and increase affection.
2. Please share at least 3-5 tips for communicating respectfully in a range of situations with people you don’t care for or don’t get along with. (Touch on some of the most common relationships, like co-workers, classmates, roommates, best friend’s partner, difficult family members or in-laws, etc. Focus on interactions with people who aren’t necessarily hurtful or toxic.) For each of these tips, please give a brief example of how this might play out.
I always recommend the following tips;
Consider ‘I’ statements
Most people, especially in love relationships, are fond of blaming or pointing fingers at their partners. They do not know how harmful this can be to solving relationship issues. I tell my clients to stick to the ‘I’ phrases when expressing their opinions and feelings. For example, instead of saying, ‘you did not clean the dishes, ‘ say, ‘ I feel inconvenienced when you skip cleaning the dishes.’- Perhaps that was the day’s deal.
Give constructive feedback
Constructive feedback rather than criticism or lack of feedback helps boost communication. For example, at the workplace, a boss should offer constructive feedback to employees when reviewing a project. It helps improve trust and prevent frustration, which raises the chance of better performance next time. Approach the matter wisely, such as, helping them understand their mistakes before correcting them.
Good listening skills
Listening is a great skill and peacemaker. Perhaps your roommate or classmate confronts you about something they dislike about you. Even if you think it was the right action, please give them an ear to understand why they feel that way. It is best to avoid competing in an argument, but listen keenly to know their perspective of the incident.
3. Would you say it’s good or bad to avoid conveying your actual feelings toward someone you don’t get along with? For example, if you don’t like a coworker or mother in law — is it possible and advisable to keep that to yourself while still having an authentic interaction? Or is that considered being “fake”?
I think it is a good thing. You may not be getting along because of disliking someone. But what if situations force you to be together, say work? This person may offer meaningful insights or help you see matters differently. Expressing your actual feelings plus lack of good communication may only limit you from success. I prefer being called ‘fake’ because it will link me to potential opportunities from those I do not get along with.
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