2006-09-02 07:25:46 · 23 answers · asked by judson d 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Perhaps it is the message that is flawed, and not the recipient.
For effective communication, both sender and receiver must make an effort. Give it another go. You could learn something!
2006-09-04 04:54:35 · answer #1 · answered by 'Schmod 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If they lack the ability to understand it seems a pointless exercise. If however, you feel it is in their interests to grasp it, then you have to find a way of explaining to them that they can comprehend. It may involve simplifying your reasoning or using examples or situations that they will be familiar with.
2006-09-02 08:32:33 · answer #2 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's situational. But in general, I would make the attempt anyhow because I'd rather make the error on the side of good faith in the intelligence and comprehension (perhaps if the barrier is language related, for example) on the person with which I'm conversing, rather than offend them or think I'm the superior communicator in this instance.
2006-09-02 07:32:22 · answer #3 · answered by diasporas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey, great question. i guess it would depend on the importance of what you are saying. Every thing has a priority level.
The guy next door likes to tell me all about his cam-shaft, the way he took the engine apart, rebuilt it, this gasket, that valve.... Do I give a rats ***? NO! Do I understand any of what he is saying - NO! Do I stand there and listen to him go on and on and on - You Bet, he's a nice guy and has a lot of wonderful qualities -including helping me when my car doesn't go.
2006-09-02 07:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by workingclasshero 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Because understanding is a choice. If someone does not understand you, or what you are trying to relay to them...they are choosing not to understand. And you cannot make someone choose otherwise. In cases like these, I typically will just say...have a nice day (and if it is a friend or family member, I will say talk with you later.), smile and walk away. Why waste your time, and thier time, trying to explain something another would choose not to understand; or even try to listen to understand?
2006-09-02 08:09:51 · answer #5 · answered by Bible Trekker 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You would know first hand whether or not the individual has the capacity to understand what you are trying to say.
I would have the tendency of letting it go, if 1 or 2 attempts failed.
2006-09-02 07:48:29 · answer #6 · answered by Katz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you should be still and everything will be revealed. Of course there's a difference between understanding YOU and understanding something you said. I thought it was the former...although ultimately, they're both the same. Don't forget, information is EVERYWHERE, especially these days....you are not the only source, or even the best.
2006-09-02 10:24:59 · answer #7 · answered by peacetrain 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It all depends on how much that person means to you and how important the point is that you're trying to make. (I assume that you both are speaking the same language.)
They just may be winding you up by pretending not to get it; that's a very effective tactic especially when one person feels compelled to make a point.
2006-09-02 07:34:12 · answer #8 · answered by pat z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about taking some time to find out what level they can be reached on?
A grammar school student can't be expected to understand college calculus.
2006-09-02 08:11:20 · answer #9 · answered by devotionalservice 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm compelled to, yes. I just try to dumb it down and use plenty of examples. Explain it as many different ways as you have to until they at least grasp the main idea.
2006-09-02 07:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by miguelitabonita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋