"A good relationship starts with a good communication"
Communication is a way to interact and transfer information
from one place to another, verbally and non-verbally. Verbal Communication is
communicating with the use of words and sound to the individual, directly or
indirectly. For example, face-to-face communication and television
advertisement. Non-Verbal Communication is communicating with gesture and body
posture, which are displayed through body language or movement between the
communicators.
My strength in Communication is that I can express myself
confidently at times. One example is that when I have the knowledge and
experience on a particular subject. As I have been learnt Additional
mathematics during my secondary and Polytechnic life, I am experienced enough
to be able to teach my classmates confidently. Another example is when I plan
or practice what I want to say before a discussion or presentation. The old
phrase, “Practice made perfect.” works for me. Continuously planning or practicing
a presentation helps to build my confidence, in order to express myself
confidently.
My challenges in communication is that I can be quite
straightforward with my words. Even though, I do occasionally think that being
straightforward is good. There are times that I do tend to offend people with my
words, without noticing, and I do get trouble with it. I believe that, with the
help of this module, I would present myself better. Another weakness in
communication that I had is that I tend to get nervous in presentation as well.
Even though, sometimes, I did prepare myself before presentation. I tend to let
my nervousness take control of me and lost my pace of speaking to the
audiences.
Hence, I hope that through Interpersonal and Work Communication
that I can further improve my presentation skills, express and understand
myself better.
Edited: 3rd February 2015
Commended on: Steven, Marcus and Daphne
