Week 1

As I reflect on my mother communication skills I would agree she effectively communicates. She delivers detailed information, she always makes eye contact with person/people she is talking too. My mother always reiterates what she previously said, she also ask does everyone understand. As a child my siblings and myself use to joke that my mother was secretly a teacher because the way she talked to us. Whenever I am with my mother I always ask her to give directions or explain things to others on my behalf to ensure others comprehend. I want to model her attention to detail as she communicates. She watches the audience’s facial expressions, this tells her who is listening, who is confused and who understands. My mother also keeps a smile as she talks. I was expressing to my mother the frustration I have when I communicate with my nine year old daughter, she responded it takes great patience’s to communicate effectively. She also stated it took her years to learn how to effectively communicate by her job being overseeing a dozen employees these skills are mandatory. I personally believe communication is the key to a successful relationship.