How to Improve Your Everyday Communication Skills

Do you have a hard time speaking with people? Do you feel as though you can improve your intercommunication skills? There are a few simple steps that can be taken in order to improve your everyday communication skills.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Step1

Be honest. Lies can lead you in directions that you don't want. Keep it simple and truthful. The truth can hurt, but that is why you must learn how to be tactful.

Step2

Listen attentively. Do you hate it when you have to repeat yourself because someone isn't listening? Well, so do most people. It's one thing to not hear someone, but it's an entirely different things to not be listening. When someone is talking, try to minimize distractions.

Step3

Don't interrupt. You'll get your turn to speak, all you have to do is wait.

Step4

Be knowledgeable when speaking. If you really don't know something or you aren't sure, don't make the things you say seem like fact. It's acceptable to not know something.

Step5

Don't beat around the bush. Sometimes this can be confusing and long-winded. Most people appreciate it when you just get to the point.

Step6

Practice your conversation skills. Talk to the people around you whenever possible.

Step7

Use accurate language. Just say what you mean. Sometimes, euphemisms can confuse the listener. Only use jargon where people will understand. Also, keep in mind the age group of the listener. Young children will not understand an adult's advanced vocabulary.

Step8

Maintain appropriate eye contact. Too much eye contact can make a person uncomfortable. Too little eye contact will appear as though you are avoiding the listeners.