Human Communications
The study of Human Communications is vast and provides theories from many people. Many times we see that the definition of "communication" typically has to do with a source/channel/receiver. In regards to human communications, I would like to speak about interpersonal communications and how the receiver should be mindful of the art of listening. It seems in today's society that everyone is in a hurry for everything. From being annoyed because our computers operate too slowly to waiting in line for that Big Mac, people are constantly rushing from one thing to the next. The art of listening is a part of human communications. We allow ourselves to become so busy that we don't hear the "sender" speaking to us. Have you ever been thinking about something else when someone is talking to you? We are missing out on valuable information that is trying to be related to us because our lives have gotten so frantically busy! I'm guilty. If people don't "get to the point" I find myself thinking about other things I need to be doing. I have seen it many times and have often confronted the person I am speaking with to make sure they are "listening" to what I am trying to convey. Let's slow down and practice the art of listening (I have!)....it's part of the human communication process and we may find a better relationship with co-workers, spouses, friends, and family members when we actually try to listen and understand what is being "transmitted" to us!