Question

It is rare to find someone with good technical and communication skills. You can get far ahead

of your colleagues if you combine the two early in your career. People will judge, evaluate,

promote or block you based on your communication skill. Since habits form by repeating both

good and bad forms of communication, learn to observe great communicators and adopt their

styles and traits in written and verbal forms. The art of listening and learning from each and every

interaction, is another secret recipe. Develop the subconscious habit of listening to yourself as

you speak and know when to pause.

Learning what not to say is probably more important than learning what to say. As you career

develops, you will realize that the wise speak less. Speak when you have value to add, else

refrain. Poorly constructed e-mails with grammatical errors are acceptable between friends, but

they should be seriously avoided while communicating formally with your seniors. Avoid any

communication in an emotional state when you might say thinks you will regret later. One

unnecessary word uttered at the wrong time or place can ruin a relationship, career or even your

life. Such is the power of words. If such a thing happens, you should immediately apologies, else

it may haunt you for life. Another problem to overcome is speaking too fast. Since our minds are

working faster than our speech, we are inclined to speak fast. This does not necessarily mean

that the person hearing it will get it any faster. On the contrary, It is always the reverse. So slow

down, and think before your speak. "When I get ready to speak to people, "Abraham Lincoln

said, " I spend two-thirds of the time thinking what they want to hear and one-third thinking

what I want to say," Adding humour and wit is also essential. But realize that not all jokes are

funny and observe certain boundaries. Never say anything that could offend. Remember you are

not a comedian who must offend as many people as you can to be witty.



1) What is the given paragraph is about?

a. Career

b. Communication skills

c. Learning English

d. Personality development


2) Who speaks less?

a. wise people

b. old people

c. children

d. ill people


3) What is another problem that we need to overcome while speaking?

a. speak less

b. speak slowly

c. speak fast

d. none of these


4) People will judge, evaluate, promote or block you based on your __________ .

a. living style b. hair style

b. dressing style d. communication skill​

Answer 1

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1. b. communication skills

2. a. wise people

3. c. speak fast

4. d. communication skills