MISCOMMUNICATION

What is Miscommunication? 

A failure to understand or as the word itself to properly communicate each other's perception and ideas.

Today, I experienced that kind of conflict such as creating issues that are not necessarily need to consider as much ado about nothing. Big deal rather.

For many of us, the biggest barrier to having high-quality conversations is that we’re afraid to share what we’re really thinking and feeling. We chicken out and don’t step up to the plate when the opportunity is on the table to voice our concerns. Being real is scary, but it’s the unreal conversations that should scare us, because they’re incredibly expensive.

According to Dale Carnegie author of “How to make friends and Influence people” The purpose of communication is to convey information from one person to another. Through the choice of written and spoken words, ideas, concepts, emotions, thoughts, and opinions are exchanged. Unfortunately, miscommunication is common – the listener or reader fails to understand what is said or written.

That is why many people tend to experiencing conflict because of misconception. We should be really careful when it comes to spreading imformation. The outcome might be good or bad regardless of your carefulness. But at least you have tried.

As for mt experience, we should be really careful of sharing things or thoughts especially if other persons are involved. Because, it might create conflicts or miscommunication between the receiver and the sender.

For example: 

"Don't blame me; look at you”

Presumably, no one sets out to be a poor communicator. Likewise, no one sets out to misconstrue information, either. So when miscommunication does occur, it triggers a defense mechanism, making it all too easy too blame “the other person"

Another example os this one, "Pardon me, while I jump to conclusions”

It would be rare day indeed when a person would admit that he makes assumptions and draws conclusions without taking the time to verify information with someone “in the know.” In reality, it happens all the time, both in written and verbal communication. A prime example: A manager who speaks of “breeding efficiency” and the employee who interprets the words as code for “layoffs.” In fact, the manager could be referring to the need to be more efficient with the supply of office copier paper. It's bad enough when assumptions are left to fester privately; such miscommunication compounds if the person spreads false assumptions to others.


Saying what you mean and meaning what you say is the essence of communication. It may not be considered “fancy talk”; in fact, it's plain talk. But plain talk usually accomplishes its goal: being clear and direct and ultimately understood.

If you're not ready to divulge all the details that the other person need so they can understand your message, reconsider the timing. Most people benefit from and appreciate examples and illustrations of these details. If that person need these examples, they can read right over them. But at least you'll be doing your part as an effective communicator.