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Communication Styles

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I think I have a more direct communication style. My only disclaimer is that I see myself as a bit of a hybrid in the way I communicate. If I like you, if I feel update, if I am in a New York/New Jersey state of mind, I can and will be very direct and very forthright. I am verbal and that was the cultural milieu of my childhood. It was enhanced during the years I spent living in Puerto Rico, and then in Central America where for the most part people say what they think … and think what they say. I felt right at home there.
I also have very little patience with people who are easily offended because they misinterpret something that was said or was done, but don’t say anything about it. That silent style of communication just doesn’t work for me. I prefer to get it out in the open, deal with it and then move on.
I like to talk and use details in my explanation. Sometimes I berate myself for providing too much detail, but it’s who I am, so if you ask me a simple question you may get more of an answer than you expected. On the other hand, going back to my earlier statement about being a hybrid in how I communicate, if I feel sad, depressed or just not in a very good frame of mind, I tend to keep to myself and not say much. I don’t think that’s cultural – but it is a reflection of who I am.
As to learning style, my tendency toward open and direct communication dominates here as well. When I am in a class, I tend to participate in class discussion and say what’s on my mind. I enjoy those exchanges – expressing my views and hearing what others have to say. There is much to be gained. We don’t have that kind of direct exchange in this class with its online learning environment and I miss that.

posted by Ronnie @ 3:15 PM