Communication tips by Nursing on the Move.
Are you a medical professional who uses a foreign language at work?
Do you have a friend who speaks a foreign language at work or has a cultural background different from colleagues/customers?
In most cases, nonverbal behaviour supports verbal behaviour. In other words, we try to send the same message through both verbal and nonverbal channels. However, if the two contradict each other – with words saying one thing, while body posture, eye contact and smiles suggest another – people tend to believe the nonverbal message more than the verbal message.
It is best to avoid such contradictory communication, as it may cause confusion. Such communication may also undermine others’ trust and belief in our sincerity and honesty.
Think about how differently you would understand the following message depending on how it is said, for example:
What is said …
- How long do I still have to wait?
How it is said …
- Waving the arms and speaking with a raised voice
- Whispering and looking away
- Standing with the hands on the hips
- …
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by Theresa Raphael-Grimm PhD, CNS
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