Blog Assignment-Week 3

Upon viewing the assignment on hand for this week and the questions posed I can attest that I do find myself communicating differently with people from different groups and cultures. This is so as I have learn to accept other persons beliefs, value, cultural practices because we all reside in a diverse society that consist of different ethnic background and principles. Second, I communicate different at times because I have to show respect to others as well as learn to compromise at times. In doing thus I allow others to feel accepted, loved, cared for and most of all belonged to express self openly with confidence. This is in turn play a positive role in my life as I am accepted in return. 

Therefore, three strategies that I could use to help communicate more effectively with the people or groups that I have identified are:-
(a) Making a conscious decision to establish a good relationship with people from other cultures.
(b) Acquire adequate knowledge and understanding about others culture, customs and views.
(c) Be kind, just and bias free at all times.

Reflections on watching a program with/without sound

I chose the "Jeffersons" for this given assignment this week.  It was very quite interesting and exciting to have watched the movie without the sound. This is so as I was able to see a number of communication skills being executed through a nonverbal approach. I could see how George related to his wife, housekeeper and friends. It was rather filled with a lot of laughter as I was placed in a position to consider what they were really trying to communicate without hearing them speak the actual words. Based upon what I have observed it was evident that they all had a great relationship but at times could not agree with each other. These assumptions are based on the facial expressions and body languages that were being executed by the characters. However, when I watched it with the sound on I got a better feel about what the characters were trying to communicate with each other. Second, I was so surprised to see that some of the assumptions that I held about what I was viewing were indeed true as I watched the movie with the sound.
I believe that my assumptions would be incorrect if I was watching a show that I knew well because to be honest I would not be looking  closely for such communication skills at all. However, I have learn that in communicating with others I have to be very careful about my tone, facial expressions, body language as these kind of communication says a lot and sometimes they deliver a negative /positive message to the persons in which I am communicating.  

Blog Assignment

One person that I deem as setting an example of being an effective communicator is that of my former lecturer Dr. Christopher Clarke. He was a patient and respectful individual that addressed the needs of all the people that he interacted with on a daily basis. Dr. Clarke used a lot of gesture that created  an atmosphere that built people confidence, self worth and being. This in turns enhanced one's self esteem and self concept. His body languages that were articulated were always positive and welcoming. He gave a lot of eye contact because doing such he strongly believed showed him if he was reaching his audience effectively. I therefore, would want to model some of his communication behaviors. This is simply because I have learnt so much from him and his communicative skills are what lent his way for being such a positive role model.