Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Week 4- Post 1


I feel that communication majors should make good mediators for many reasons because they are knowledgeable in the subject.  One reason is that they understand how important listening is. For example, you will want to let the speaker know that you are listening by keeping eye contact or by nodding. Also, communication majors know how deal with conflict. They understand that there are different types of steps that you can take when trying to confront conflict or resolve it. On the other hand, lawyers and psychotherapists may not be the best at being mediators. Lawyers specialty is understand the law, and psychotherapists learn how to interpret human behavior.  Neither of them were taught how to communicate well. Therefore, they have not learned the skills, knowledge, or concepts to be a good communicator. Communication is a key component of our very day life, and it is important to be able to communicate effectively. 

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