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Yet, such a rapid change is potentially both beneficial and
destructive. It is true that such a revolution will raise global income
levels and improve the quality of life for many segments of
populations around the world.
Good communication skills are very important for
professionals, in all walks of life. For example: Ineffective
communication, rather than incompetence, precludes the doctor from
conveying to the patient that the former has the best interests of the
patient in mind. For instance, a doctor may be knowledgeable and may
have considerable expertise in his area of work. However, a patient
may feel neglected or ignored if the doctor is not particularly good at
communicating.. A simple miscommunication, especially when a one
is ill, makes one feel awful. A good health care provider, who is able
to put patients at ease with a few comforting gestures and words, will
definitely be an asset to any hospital.
A teacher, who is able to communicate well with students, can
inspire them to learn and participate in class. Workplace
communication can be improved by participating in a facilitated
workshop. A workshop facilitator needs to be able to communicate.
Without effective communication, even the goal of workshop
facilitation cannot be realized.
Good communication skills are an invaluable asset to a sales
person also, since he/she is entrusted with the task of convincing the
prospective buyer about the wisdom of investing in a product. This is
done by assessing the needs of the buyer and suggesting a product that
would meet the buyer’s requirements. The product may offer a vast
array of easy to use features that would definitely help in improving
the quality of life of the user. Who is better to convince the buyer,
about the multitude of features that the product has to offer, than a
salesperson with a flair for words!
So, effective communication skills are very important, for
sustaining in the society. Most people judge another person on the
basis of his/her body language and form an opinion based on their