Answered: How can I improve my communication with the opposite sex?

Fri, 21 May 2021 07:55:16 +0000

Let's first consider these three differences in communication traits between men and women:

Women are far better communicators than men - from the shades of meaning they use and choice of words to the understanding of emotions and nonverbal gestures.
Men speak to the point and try to make it quick; women include every detail and tend to make it lengthy.
Men communicate to dominate and lead; women communicate to connect and form a group.

On the basis of the above traits, now we can apply the following guidelines in practice and formulate what each should do:

Men:
Give women the space to talk as much as is necessary and make them feel heard and respected. Show genuine interest and ask questions. Oftentimes, by indulging in details, she may not be trying to seem smarter. you can help her by asking her if she can summarize the main message. At the same time, try to read between the lines,. Pay attention to the emotions and non-verbal cues, and revise your responses accordingly.

Women:
Although most men have good intentions, they may see your long and sometimes winding communication as a false alarm. Try to come to a point and convey exactly what you want to be done, Try to help them understand your real intentions. Give men the proper space for their ego and assertiveness, provided they maintain the due respect. In the end, both the parties will win.

Answered: What are the worst ways to end a presentation?

Thu, 13 May 2021 13:21:38 +0000

The worst endings that professionals and students alike repeatedly employ are:

1. "That's it / I am done./ Thank you!"

Ending all of sudden in this way will not prepare the audience. At the same time it is neither powerful nor professional.

2. "Thank you for your time!"

Your gratitude should be communicated to the audience through your passion and delivery during the presentation. The audience will appreciate it better.

3. "Any questions?"

Asking questions at the end may not only go off topic, controversial and lengthy, it will also deflate your ending. If you have to take questions, do it during the presentation.

4. "Let me conclude by saying..."

The first reaction that the audience will have is: Here you go again! If you do have to summarize, do it in few points and with a beginning like: "What we covered was.. ", "The take-away for today is..." And do not forget to follow with a powerful ending.

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