Communication Mishaps

The Do-Over

Take responsibility for your words, actions, and expressions.
While we all try to communicate to others in an adult, professional,
and un-emotional way, yet there are those times when we say things we regret later,
or say stuff that we meant to come out differently than it actually came out.
Here are some ideas to help your improve your communications with others.

Think first, speak last. This gives you a few moments to sound it out to yourself before it goes out to the world.

Feel your tone of voice. What emotions am I sending out?

Hear your words. Do they make sense, express your thoughts, and communicate your message as intended.

Catch yourself. Catch yourself when you screw up.
Instantly express a sincere, "I'm Sorry" and follow with' "I don't like the way that came out, I want to try it again".

The Do-Over can make up for many communication mishaps immediately rather than facing the issue later.

"Communication is not saying something, communication is being heard."
----L Ron Hubbard