Misunderstanding.
Misunderstanding is a common problem in English communication. Necessary preparation can reduce misunderstandings and unnecessary arguments and improve effectiveness. The following are relevant suggestions:
1, creating a language barrier (language barrier)
Even if your English level is high, if you use a foreign language without enough language environment, the information you know may be limited. You can make phone calls, write emails or send short messages, or use instant chat or video conferencing to communicate better.
2. Misuse of words.
Especially for people who speak English as a second language, the choice and usage of words are very important. Sometimes even if a word sounds right, its meaning may be completely different from what you expected. Be sure to use words you are familiar with, or translate them and find them through tools.
3. Understand cultural differences.
Language itself is not just a vocabulary, but a way to express people's culture and way of thinking. Different cultural backgrounds may cause even the same word to be understood as completely different meanings in different contexts. Understanding and respecting the differences between different cultures is a necessary condition to promote effective cross-cultural communication.
4. Failed to confirm
Don't be afraid to ask if you don't fully understand each other's information or intentions. Repeating what the other party said and asking for confirmation will not only help to avoid misunderstanding, but also show respect and concern.
5. Make assumptions according to your own expectations.
When you assume that you already know the meaning of another person, it is easy to have misunderstandings and unnecessary contradictions. Any communication should be based on inquiry and clarification, not on one's own experience and inference to complement each other.
6. Speak too fast
Even if you know exactly what you want to say, if you speak too fast, others may not understand. Gradually slow down the speaking speed and guide the oral communication to a more organized and detailed process.
7. Ignore body language.
Body language and nonverbal signals are also the key to effective communication. For non-native English speakers, it is more important to learn how to read facial expressions, gestures and postures. At the same time, you need to ensure that your body language is consistent with the content of the speech and does not cause misunderstanding.