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04 May 2021, 2:25 PM

1. Explain the 4 types of communication techniques?

• Verbal communication. We must be confident during sharing our thoughts and ideas. We need to avoid using the filler words. Filler words will give the audience the impression that we are not ready yet to share or we are nervous. So, it is necessary to make a habit to organize every word in the sentence well before we start to speak. We can speak in a slow pace at least our audience can hear every word from us clearly. It should be noticed that we should use formal words and slang as much as possible. Then it will be count as an effective communication.
• Written communication. We need to have our writing in a precise way. We need to avoid writing in a very long but meaningless sentence. It will help us a lot if we check carefully about the grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary before submitting any assignment, report, or thesis writing. An interesting tip shared by the professor is telling us to use active voice in our writing.
• Non – verbal communication. The definition of this kind of communication is transfer of information using body language, including eye contact, facial expressions and tone and pitch voice and so on. During communication, we need to keep eye contact with others to show your attention to then when they are speaking Another pragmatic way to improve our communication is to learn communicating through our eyes especially when everyone is wearing mask nowadays. Next, we must mind our body posture to make our audience feel convenience in the process. Since everyone has their personal space so, do not intrude their personal space during communication.
• Visual communication is we are presenting our thoughts and idea by the aid of visuals, like video, picture, and others. The main function of these visuals is assisting the presentation, it should not become the main character of the presentation. If we just read the message of text in the visuals, it will cause us fail to convey the message we want.
• Another types of communication techniques have been shared by the professor is interpersonal communication. A process of entire process if exchanging information, ideas, and feelings between two or more people through verbal and non-verbal methods. The scene we commonly seen now on the dinning table is every member are watching on the screen instead of others face. We should avoid this kind of situation happen around us since it will interrupt the conversation. An effective communication is start from a sincere altitude. 

2. How you can be a good communicator?

• To be a good communicator I need to convey the message received thoroughly and understand the message to give respond accordingly to it.
• In terms of verbal communication, I need to speak in clear voices with direct manners and also using easily understood language to make sure that the listener will receive the information with ease.
• Using a professional and calm tone when communicated with others.
• I need to maintain eye contact and have a friendly facial expression.
• Also, I need to pay attention when having a conversation with someone to make sure I understand what is the information that they try to share.
• I need to be honest when giving responses, even their ideas were opposite to mine, I need to be polite when responding to them.                             

3.What are the barriers to be a good communicator?

• Physical barriers
• Perceptual barriers
• Emotional barriers
• Cultural barriers
• Language barriers
• Gender barriers
• Religious barriers
• Interpersonal barriers