Dyadic Communication
1. The term ‘Dyadic
communication’, in general refers to an interaction between two persons.
2. Even if two persons are
present in a situation, it is only two communicators that play a fundamental
role.
3. It is a person to person
transaction and one of the commonest forms of speech communications.
4. It provides an ideal
condition for close range continuous feedback.
5. The meaning exchanged between
the sender and the receiver is marked by high fidelilty
6. High fidelity means a high
degree of faithfulness to the original.
7. There is a frequent change
of role of participants and body language acquires a greater significance.
8. This is so because the
minutest reactions are mutually observable.
9. The formal dyadic
communication with which we are concerned demands artistry that can be acquired
through practice.
Dyadic
communication may take a number of forms such as:
·
Face to face conversation
·
Telephone conversation
·
Interview
·
Instruction
·
Dictation
But
we shall study only:
Telephone
conversation and face to face communication.
FACE TO FACE CONVERSATION:
1.
Conversation is the most common form of dyadic communication.
2.
It links people together, be it social or professional.
3.
Conversation may be defined as oral and usually informal or friendly
exchange of views, ideas, etc.
4.
In a conversation a participant has to play the role of a speaker or a
listener interchangeably.
5.
Very often we form an impression about an individual from the way he
talks and the topic(s) on which he converses.
6.
Most of us find it easy to converse with our friends, relatives and
colleagues whom we like or trust.
7.
Since every professional is required to participate in this form of
dyadic communication let us briefly look at some of the important points to be
borne in mind.
8.
However, the rule that ‘the best practice for conversation is
conversation itself’, still holds good.
9.
It is useful first to analyze your own conversation habits and then try
to change them for greater effectiveness.
10. Ask yourself questions such
as the following for self-analysis:
a)
Do I find it difficult to start a conversation?
b)
Am I unable to pick a topic?
c)
Am I unable to keep the conversation flowing smoothly?
d)
Do I always agree with what others say or disagree with them all the
time?
e)
Do I frequently talk about myself, my family or my interests?
f)
Have I a tendency to dominate every conversation situation?
g)
Do I give the other participants a chance to speak?
h)
Have I any mannerisms like to annoy people?
i)
Do I respect other people’s time and interest?
j)
Am I self-conscious about the language I use – grammar, pronunciation,
articulation etc.
The
answers that you get would prove useful both for formal and informal
conversation.
The following are some useful tips:
Ø
The conversation should be of interest to the participant and may begin
with a topic in which both of you have some interest. As it flows into new channels adjust yourself
to the comments and new points of view.
Occasionally there would be spells of silence. These need not bother you because often
during these spells new thoughts are generated.
Ø
Be alert to the attitudes that others may have and don’t be surprised
when you realize that the attitudes are likely to change.
Ø
Occasionally, call the person by name and look at him while
speaking. If you speak the name aloud
you would be generating a more friendly feeling. To cap it all, take care of your language and
oral manner.
Ø
Be always courteous and cheerful.
Feel interested in what is being said.
Ø
Being rigid and argumentative may spoil your conversation, but it is
useful to have a point of view.
Ø
Avoid pet and superfluous words and phrases. Often we develop a fancy for a particular
expression. An analysis of your own
speech may reveal that you have a fad for certain words or phrases (e.g. ‘time
frame’, ‘allergic’)
Ø
Avoid using them frequently in conversation.
Ø
Similarly expression that smack affectation and exaggeration should be
avoided.
The smooth flow of conversation is likely to be
hampered if you deliberately use foreign words or use high-flown vocabulary to
impress the listener. An overuse of
words such as ‘very lovely, ‘wonderful’, ‘excellent’ may also mar the pleasant
informal atmosphere in which conversation ought to take place
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