communication breakdowns
Communication breakdowns occur as a result of our communication partner incorrectly perceiving our message.
Communication breakdowns occur all the time but can cause tension or frustration and can therefore negatively impact our relationships. In order to minimize the amount of communication breakdowns we have, we need to use particular speech strategies.
Communication breakdowns can occur between romantic partners, friends, coworkers, acquaintances, etc. When we gain skills in recognizing when they occur and how to repair them, we can save ourselves a lot of trouble or sad feelings.
Here‘s an example:
Person 1: Why didn’t you call me when I asked you to?
Person 2: I thought you said you were going to call me?
Although these types of breakdowns occur often, we can gain skills in better managing them.
If you or someone you know are experiencing these types of communication breakdowns, let us know and we can help.