Blogs about: Miscommunications
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What I mean is not really what I said
I’ve said this before, but talking with one of my classes recently has convinced me to say it again. When we communicate with others, we assume that our words have only one meaning. We know what we … more →
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Thank You for Police Enforced Healthcare and Medical Marijuana
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leakelley wrote 1 month ago: Two disabled senior gentleman had a very tough week. They were roommates in a lovely apartment compl … more →
Miscommunications holds off sale of house for last 6 months?
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maheshmikepatel wrote 1 month ago: I was talking to potential clients about the sale of thier house, which had not sold previously. I h … more →
What I mean is not really what I said
myofficebuzz wrote 2 months ago: I’ve said this before, but talking with one of my classes recently has convinced me to say it again. … more →
Misunderstanding an Overachiever
Leo wrote 4 months ago: So, this past two days haven’t been my luckiest days by any means. Let me explain: Ever since I star … more →
U-God, on the greatest rap crew of all time
dashaolinker wrote 5 months ago: “It’s been 12 years of miscommunications, 12 years of burned bridges, but Wu-Tang is sti … more →
Ghostface, on confusion in the Clan
dashaolinker wrote 5 months ago: “It’s somewhat still a family, but we got a lot of miscommunication. This one’s th … more →
A new quote to live by
Melissa wrote 6 months ago: Complain only to the person who can help you solve your problem. It’ll make the world a happie … more →
Connectivity is good but too much is not
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Introspective wrote 7 months ago: With the emergence of the internet, emails and WIFI, the term “connectivity” is a very i … more →
still miscommunicating?
kmunsey wrote 9 months ago: Humans have used words to communicate for thousands of years. Our vocal chords were designed for spe … more →
Communicating in Probabilities
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myofficebuzz wrote 9 months ago: Why do miscommunications happen in organizations? Yes, sometimes it is because people don’t listen o … more →
Thank you for Deliberating the Intent of the In Tense
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leakelley wrote 9 months ago: There are few things more emotionally bruising than not being understood or feeling misjudged thro … more →
Business Communication as a Dance
myofficebuzz wrote 10 months ago: “Dance” may seem a strange metaphor to describe communication in business, but Clampitt (2005) argue … more →
Circuit Managers
myofficebuzz wrote 10 months ago: The textbook that I referenced in the last post also discussed “circuit” managers. Rather than seei … more →
Arrow Managers
myofficebuzz wrote 11 months ago: One of the textbooks that I am using in one of my organizational communication classes describes thr … more →
Open Door Policies--How to Make Them Work
myofficebuzz wrote 1 year ago: One response to the idea of managers accepting dissent might be to initiate an “open door” policy. … more →
Fields of Experience and Miscommunications
myofficebuzz wrote 1 year ago: One last thing for now about miscommunications. As we communicate with others, we can only speak ab … more →
What you heard is not what I said!
myofficebuzz wrote 1 year ago: Communication may seem simple, but it is one of the most complicated things that we do. The meaning … more →
In need of spanish class
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jasminedao wrote 1 year ago: While working in the clinic with Tricia with a only-Spanish speaking patient. Tricia: Necesito exami … more →
Comedy of Errs
peggyluwho wrote 1 year ago: I just spent the last two weeks not speaking with one of my oldest, bestest friends, because we … more →
