The biggest communication problem is we don't listen to understand, we listen to reply.

Did you ever experienced  this?

When someone is talking to us and sharing the information, we show more interest to break the conversation with a little piece of information available with us because we mostly are in a trans that we totally understood what other person is speaking about, but in reality we will be spending our entire time at the time of conversation to give a reply.

But listening is the best opportunity we ever get because we most of the times think our ideas are right but maybe actually wrong. When listening to others we may get an opportunity to correct ourselves.

We should always listen to the other person with a positive attitude and keep our efforts to understand the conversation so that we will have another view of the same idea with us and finally we can analyze and can land on the best solution.

Let's Agree to Disagree.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Communication skills is the set of skills that enables a person to convey information so that it is received and understood. Communication skills refer to the repertoire of behaviors that serve to convey information for the individual. 

Communication is generally classified into a couple of types. The classifications include:

• Verbal and non-verbal 
• Technological and non-technological 
• Mediated and non-mediated 
• Participatory and non-participatory

However, the commonly known types of communications are:

Intra-personal communication skills: This implies individual reflection, contemplation and meditation. One example of this is transcendental mediation. According to the experts this type of communication encompasses communicating with the divine and with spirits in the form of prayers and rites and rituals.

Interpersonal communication skills: This is direct, face-to-face communication that occurs between two persons. It is essentially a dialogue or a conversation between two or more people.

MY FIRST DAY IN THE COLLEGE

My first day in the college was very great day to me. I enter into the college with many dreams, I made my way to the class room where a few of my classmates are waiting outside the locked door. We immediately started chatting, soon everyone had arrived professor gave the speech about the course and university and, after that we roamed in the campus for a while. I completely loved the first day of my course and can't wait for the rest. I am so glad that, I have signed up for it!!!!

I BELIEVE-I CAN FLY

Belief is remarkably powerful thing.Belief is to person, what a rudder is to a ship. It controls the direction of our life, leads us down the path to our destiny. People who have strong beliefs are capable of accomplishing great things. One person who believes is equal to ninety people who have only interest.

Belief makes even the impossible seems possible. Never limit yourself by thinking you can not do something. If you need inspiration, try listening to songs like "I BELIEVE-I CAN FLY" 

SOCIAL NETWORKING

Social Networking has become very popular during the past few years, but it can still be very difficult to understand for someone new to social networking. The open-ended nature of social networks add to this. Once signed onto a social network, having answered a few basic profile questions, it is easy to sit back and wonder what you are supposed to do next.  The easiest way to understand social networking is to think of it like high school. You had friends in school, and you knew quite a few people even if you weren't friends with all of them, but it's likely that you didn't know everyone. If you ever moved to a new school -- or if you can imagine moving to a new school -- you start out with no friends. After attending classes, you start meeting people, and as you meet them, you begin associating with those that have similar interests. Getting started with social networking is much the same as starting at a new school. At first, you don't have any friends. But as you join groups, you begin to meet people, and you build a friends list of those with similar interests. 

Profile. This is where you tell the world about yourself. Profiles contain basic information, like where you live and how old you are, and personality questions, like who's your favorite actor and what's your favorite book. Social networks dedicated to a special theme like music or movies might ask questions related to that theme.

Friends. Friends are trusted members of the site that are allowed to post comments on your profile or send you private messages. You can also keep tabs on how your friends are using social networking, such as when they post a new picture or update their profile. Friends are the heart and soul of social networking. It should be noted that not all social networks refer to them as 'friends' -- LinkedIn refers to them as 'connections -- but all social networks have a way to designate members as trusted.

Groups. Most social networks use groups to help you find people with similar interests or engage in discussions on certain topics.  They are both a way to connect with like-minded people and a way to identify your interests. Sometimes, groups are called by other names, such as the 'networks' on Facebook.

Discussions. A primary focus of groups is to create interaction between users in the form of discussions. Most social networking websites support discussion boards for the groups, and many also allow members of the group to post pictures, music, video clips related to the group.

Blogs. Another feature of some social networks is the ability to create your own blog entries. While not as feature-rich as blog hosts like Wordpress or Blogger, blogging through a social network is perfect for keeping people informed on what you are up to.

MEDITATION-MANTRA

" Is there a mantra or suggestion which works in every situation, in every circumstances, in every place and in every time. Something which can help me when none of you is available to advise me. Tell me is there any mantra?"

All wise men got puzzled by King's question. One answer for all question? Something that works everywhere, in every situation? In every joy, every sorrow, every defeat and every victory? They thought and thought. After a lengthy discussion, an old man suggested something which appeal to all of them. They went to king and gave him something written on paper. But the condition was that king was not to see it out of curiosity. Only in extreme danger, when the King finds himself alone and there seems to be no way, only then he'll have to see it. The King put the papers under his Diamond ring.

After a few days, the neighbors attack the Kingdom. It was a collective surprise attack of King's enemies. King and his army fought bravely but lost the battle. King had to fled on his horse. The enemies were following him. His horse took him far away in Jungle. He could hear many troops of horses were following him and the noise was coming closer and closer. Suddenly the King found himself standing in the end of the road - that road was not going anywhere. Underneath there was a rocky valley thousand feet deep. If he jumped into it, he would be finished…and he could not return because it was a small road…From back the sound of enemy's horses was approaching fast. King became restless. There seemed to be no way.

Then suddenly he saw the Diamond in his ring shining in the sun, and he remembered the message hidden in the ring. He opened the diamond and read the message. The message was very small but very great.

The message was - " This too will pass."

The King read it . Again read it. Suddenly something strike in his mind- Yes ! it too will pass. Only a few days ago, I was enjoying my kingdom. I was the mightiest of all the Kings. Yet today, the Kingdom and all his pleasure have gone. I am here trying to escape from enemies. However when those days of luxuries have gone, this day of danger too will pass. A calm come on his face. He kept standing there. The place where he was standing was full of natural beauty. He had never known that such a beautiful place was also a part of his Kingdom. The revelation of message had a great effect on him. He relaxed and forget about those following him. After a few minute he realized that the noise of the horses and the enemy coming was receding. They moved into some other part of the mountains and were not on that path.

The King was very brave. He reorganized his army and fought again. He defeated the enemy and regain his lost empire. When he returned to his empire after victory, he was received with much fan fare at the door. The whole capital was rejoicing in the victory. Everyone was in a festive mood. Flowers were being thrown on King from every house, from every corner. People were dancing and singing. For a moment King said to himself," I am one of the bravest and greatest King. It is not easy to defeat me.: With all the reception and celebration he saw an ego emerging in him.

Suddenly the Diamond of his ring flashed in the sunlight and reminded him of the message. He open it and read it again: "This too will pass"

He became silent. His face went through a total change -from the egoist he moved to a state of utter humbleness.

If this too is going to pass, it is not yours.

The defeat was not yours, the victory is not yours.

You are just a watcher. Everything passes by.

We are witness of all this. We are the perceiver. Life come and go. Happiness come and go. Sorrow come and go.

Let's just sit silently and observe our lives.This too will pass. Think of the moments of joy and victories of life. Think of the moment of Sorrow and defeat. Are they permanent ? They all come and pass away. Life just passes away.

There is nothing permanent in this world. Every thing changes except the law of change. Think over it from your own perspective. You have seen all the changes. You have survived all setbacks , all defeats and all sorrows. All have passed away. If there are problems in the present, they too will pass away. 

Because nothing remains forever.

You are just a witness of change. Experience it, understand it.

Business Letter

The business letters are exceptionally difficult to write due to the fact that the tone and language of the letter needs to be exceptionally clear and courteous. The business letters must also reflect the image of the business organization and must also sound apt. Thus the best way to write such letters is to maintain a proper business letter format. However, before we begin with the proper business letter format example, let us have a look at some of the essential characteristics of any business letter. A business letter can be classified according to its nature such as a reference letter or it can also be a debt settlement letter.

Characteristics of a Business Letters

The following are some of the important characteristics of a business letter. You would also notice the same characteristics in the example of proper business letter format.

• Any business letter, must be short. The significance of a short letter is that the person reading the letter must understand the significance of the letter in the minimum possible lines. This is usually done to save time and energy of the receiver of the letter.
• The tone of the letter is another very important aspect of the letter. The letter must sound polite, courteous and firm. The letter should also sound convincing the must have a polite tone.
• Factually the business letter must be accurate and the facts and thoughts should be presented in a very systematic manner.

Here are the main 7 Characteristics of Effective Business Letters 

1. Completeness: This deals with answering all inquiries or questions, and checking for the 5 W’s (who, what, when, where, why).
2. Conciseness: Eliminate wordy expressions and irrelevant statements and avoid unnecessary repetition.
3. Consideration: This demands that the writer focuses on the “you” and not on the “I” or “we”. Emphasize reader benefits, and the positive pleasant facts. Instead of writing “I will have the products delivered to you…,” you may rephrase it as “You should receive your orders by…”.
4. Concreteness: Using specific facts and figures, putting action in your verbs, and using clear, vivid, image – building words are necessary for concreteness. Instead of writing “ Our product has won several prestigious awards,” you may write “Our product has won the prestigious XYZ award for the past five years.”
5. Clarity: Using short, conversational, and familiar words helps with this principle.
6. Courtesy: Try to be sensitive to the reader’s needs. Be tactful in wording your letter. And most important, answer all letters that require response from you!
7. Correctness: At the end of each letter ask yourself again, for the ninth time, is this letter appropriate to the level of understanding of the person /s who are going to read it. Is your language appropriate? In the end, business letter writing is not just about using business letter templates,” explains Ducepec. “Business letter writing is about you, the company you represent and work for, and your readers. It is about creating an attitude of professionalism and respect.” 

Business Report

Report can be defined as a document or a presentation which is focused  to a specific audience. They are usually used to display the results of an investigation experiment, or inquiry and the audience may by public or private. Reports are used in business, science, government, education, and other fields. Some examples of reports are recommendation, scientific, demographic, census, auditor's and budget reports. 

This particular article I located discusses the different types of reports used for communication in the business world. Choosing the right type of report also requires a smart analysis. The writer must decide what type to use based on the information that he or she is trying to communicate. Also the writer must take into consideration their intended audience. Is the audience expecting the report to be in a specific format? Are they used to receiving information in one way? and which format will convey the message in the most appropriate way? Finally, how formal or informal should the report be.

Reports, according to this article, can be classified as according to function or according to formality. Reports according to function can also be subdivided into the following:

• Informational reports.
• Analytical reports
• Research reports
• Statutory reports Non statutory or voluntary reports