Communication needs comprehension

We all know the age-old adage, “Communication is key”. 

As time goes on, I don’t know how much I trust this proverb we all learned at such a young age and say rather frequently. Especially recently, I have realized that you can try to communicate with someone as much as you want. 

You can set aside the time to talk to a person, really speak your mind, and communicate what you wish to be heard. 

But that really is a waste of time if the other person isn’t listening or doesn’t want to understand what you are trying to communicate. 

It is hard to communicate to a person who doesn’t want to comprehend. It is a very sad truth but unfortunately communication isn’t always key. 

I have been in a lot of situations recently where I try to be an adult about communication problems I am having.

Whether it be personal or academically there is effort being made to say something important. But it’s troubling when the other person isn’t listening to understand, they are just listening to respond. 

There are people out there that  only listen just to respond. You don’t learn anything or get anywhere in any conversation if you don’t go in with the mindset to comprehend what the other person is saying.

This is applicable in all situations whether it is academic, athletic, or  in social spheres. 

You have to be willing to listen and try to understand what the other person is saying to fix the problem. When communicating with someone, it is imperative that, even if you don’t agree, try to understand what the other person is saying. That person is trying to talk to you for a reason. They would not go out of their way to waste your time unless they felt the need to talk to you. 

Take the extra effort to actually listen to the words they are saying. 

It may be hard to understand this concept, but it also could flip a switch in your brain. 

It is a concept I have recently learned about and I feel it is worth sharing.

Now some people are not super great with words. They might get flustered trying to talk. To some people that might be aggravating and feel like a waste of time. Instead, try to practice patience with that person. 

Although they might not be able to articulate their words correctly, there is something on their mind that they want you to know.

Although you might not agree with comprehension being a part of communication, I do encourage you the next time you talk to someone to actively engage in listening to them. 

Listen to what their concerns are or what they might be concerned with, even if they don’t know how to use the right words. Make sure you allow them to talk and freely speak their mind. 

Try to express a bit more patience and actively listen to that person and try to understand their message.

After all, communication isn’t key without comprehension.