Posted by Karen_kay on December 19, 2003, at 12:51:22
In reply to Rampant miscommunication?, posted by tabitha on December 17, 2003, at 21:04:30
This happens to me all of the time. Usually I misinterpret other people. I usually speak up. If it is face to face a good way to tell is through eye contact and body language. Email and telephone communication is a different story altogether. If you are unsure of the message being received, then again, ask. If you think there is a chance someone has misread the message you have sent then send a follow-up explaining. Trust me, I have a knack for shoving my foot all the way down my throat. And the people who know me don't mind. They may be hurt for a second, but they understand that I am just communicationally challenged. At least this is just a phase for you. It's the story of my life :)
And, I do think this time of year has a lot to do with it. People are stretched to their limits (financially and emotionally as well). If you go back to your posts and see that there could potentially be an error, post again and clear it up. We understand. No harm, no foul :)
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