Communication: The Importance Of Appropriate Communication

According to Korn et al Communication is “using messages to generate meanings.” (9) How effective and competent our communication is can literally change our entire lives, the more we are understood the happier and more satisfied we are. In order to be a competent communicator one must have the ability to be aware of the communication climate one creates, be aware of the messages they send, and be able to send messages that are appropriate for the setting and audience they are taking place in. By being aware of all these factors a competent communicator is able to get their message across clearly and effectively and are able to be understood and maintain open back and forth communication.

The first thing that makes a communicator competent is the awareness the communicator has in

A message is appropriate when it contains an appropriate amount of self-disclosure and an appropriate amount of impression management. According to Paul Cozby Self-disclosure is when verbally communicate personal information to another person.(87) Self-disclosure can be an important aspect of communicating and building relationships but self-disclosure in inappropriate places an on inappropriate subjects can harm relationships and make it harder to communicate effectively and efficiently. Appropriate communication also includes how you present yourself, which is also known as face-to-face impression management. Face-to-face impression management is “strategies people use to influence how others see them” (80) that includes “manner, appearance, and setting.” (83) Face-to-face impression management is an important aspect of being a competent communicator because it affects how others view us. If someone thinks, you are incompetent or untrustworthy people may not even give you the opportunity to try to communicate. Impression management opens the door to good