Miscommunication
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Ever wonder if someone
You're talking to is actively
Paying attention, or simply
Watching your lips move?
Imagine attempting to put things
In perspective for someone impervious
To common sense? Words go into
The right ear and out of the left!
You feel like you've wasted
Your breath. So how do you
Make sure you're being perfectly
Understood word for word?
Repetition is key; repeat yourself
Ad-nauseum. Ask for repetition
Of what you said to confirm
He or she is indeed listening.
Never make assumptions
Ensure that you communicate directly;
Not doing so could lead to
Misunderstanding and conflict.
Look for visual and auditory clues;
The nodding of the head, the telling phrase
"I understand." They're very helpful
In averting miscommunication.
Date written: 11/22/2019
Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2019
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