When it comes to deepening your relationship with others, you must master the art of communication. How to interact with others, What factors you need to take note, and how to give the correct response. In our conversation, 55% of our communication is by our body language, 38% is by how we say it, our tonality and only 7% is the words we use.
First, use your eyes to observe their body language when they illustrate their point of view. Our body speaks more than our words. As a body language expert, I learn how to observe the body language and micro expression of the person talking. This is a crucial skill you can master to help you to be more observant. When we know the body language of others, we can understand their real feeling and connect better with them.
Second, use your ear to listen to the tonality and message they try to deliver. Most of the time, the tonality can tell us how exactly they feel about the words that they just said. Are they mean what they say? If the person said, I am confident. Do he/she sound convinced? Or just saying without really mean it.
The last one, use your heart to feel it. Put yourself in their shoes, be open mind, and don’t be judgemental. Listen to understand, not to respond. Make sure you really understand the situation before giving all types of suggestions. If you haven’t fully understood the situation, ask questions to understand first further. Don’t jump to conclusions by putting our perspective into other situations.
These are the three combinations you must use when you communicate with others. Use your eyes to observe, your ear to listen, and your heart to feel. When you master the crucial skills, you definitely can deepen your connection with those around you.