Creativity Muscle Workouts: Communication
Jul 03, 2022
Writing COMMUNICATION, is not as easy as it might look. But good news... it can be learned.
Let's consider an example...
--> A simple idea like communicating to someone near you that they smell badly.
First, the actual words...
- You stink.
- You might want to shower.
- Is that smell you?
- Did you use deodorant today?
- Have you showered lately?
- Did you step in something?
- Is that smell your clothes or you?
- You smell bad.
- I'm not fond of your new perfume.
Second, the tone...
- Sarcastic
- Matter-of-fact
- Motherly
- Compassionate
- Insulting
- Playful
Third, the delivery...
- Whispered
- Loudly stated in a room full of people
- Written on a piece of paper and slid across the table
- Intentionally in the presence of another admirer
- Told at the end of long meeting
- Pull them aside
Can you begin to picture how each combination could communicate the same idea, slightly differently?
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