Blog Assignment 3 - Communications

Do you find yourself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures? If yes, in what ways do you communicate differently?

To be honest, I communicate with all cultures in the same way. In my communications, I am open and a good listener. I understand the importance of the right of others opinions, cultural ways and beliefs, difference in languages and communication styles, and respect all cultures equally. When I communicate with different cultures, I am friendly, speak clearly so that they are able to understand what I am communicating, and do make eye contact to show that I am truly listening to them. What I have noticed is that my communications do differ when I’m in the company of particular people. Nothing negative though! When I am communicating with co-workers or my supervisor, my communications slightly change and are more serious. It’s not that I can only communicate in a serious nature but out of respect and to keep my professional status, I try to keep all communications professional. When I am in communications with my family members, close colleagues, husband and children, I feel more relaxed and comfortable in my conversations/communications. My grammar, style of communicating, and body language may change slightly. Again, it changes only because I am in a more comfortable, personal, and relaxed environment.