Hey Everyone,
I have always been fascinated by communication in every available form. However, I've often taken for granted that different people like to communicate in different ways. When I want to get to know someone, I sometimes have to remind myself to be flexible in trying to adapt to their communication style, even if it's not as familiar or comfortable to me.
For example, I resisted texting for the longest time... But then I tried it (and got a phone that could actually text ), and I was totally hooked.
But then I got to thinking that EVERYONE wanted to communicate via texts... and then l I came across people who preferred things like instant messaging or voice chats. I used to think that if I left my contact info for texting and they didn't contact me, they just had no interest in talking to me (which could be very true!! ), so it took me a while to realize that they just had another way of communicating that was easier or more convenient for them.
I like to give credit to the people who inspire a specific thread, and in this case, that person is Reborn.
He and I have slightly different preferences for conversing, and if I hadn't given his way a chance, I would have missed the chance to make an incredibly hilarious, deep-thinking and insightful friend--as well as a way to keep in better contact with some of my other friends as well.
Because of that, I now try to be more open about the different ways a person might like to communicate.
What about the rest of you?
* What are your favorite ways to communicate with others?
* What are some communication styles you were reluctant to try, but wound up liking?
* What are some styles of communication that you prefer NOT to use at all?
Please give me a few minutes to create a multiple answer, OPEN-ENDED poll in which we will be able to see each other's answers. I hope this won't stop anyone from responding, but I thought it would be fun to see how each of us likes to communicate.
Don't let that stop you, though--feel free to start communicating (posting) your answers at any time.
I have always been fascinated by communication in every available form. However, I've often taken for granted that different people like to communicate in different ways. When I want to get to know someone, I sometimes have to remind myself to be flexible in trying to adapt to their communication style, even if it's not as familiar or comfortable to me.
For example, I resisted texting for the longest time... But then I tried it (and got a phone that could actually text ), and I was totally hooked.
But then I got to thinking that EVERYONE wanted to communicate via texts... and then l I came across people who preferred things like instant messaging or voice chats. I used to think that if I left my contact info for texting and they didn't contact me, they just had no interest in talking to me (which could be very true!! ), so it took me a while to realize that they just had another way of communicating that was easier or more convenient for them.
I like to give credit to the people who inspire a specific thread, and in this case, that person is Reborn.
He and I have slightly different preferences for conversing, and if I hadn't given his way a chance, I would have missed the chance to make an incredibly hilarious, deep-thinking and insightful friend--as well as a way to keep in better contact with some of my other friends as well.
Because of that, I now try to be more open about the different ways a person might like to communicate.
What about the rest of you?
* What are your favorite ways to communicate with others?
* What are some communication styles you were reluctant to try, but wound up liking?
* What are some styles of communication that you prefer NOT to use at all?
Please give me a few minutes to create a multiple answer, OPEN-ENDED poll in which we will be able to see each other's answers. I hope this won't stop anyone from responding, but I thought it would be fun to see how each of us likes to communicate.
Don't let that stop you, though--feel free to start communicating (posting) your answers at any time.