Communication skills for 8th grade
By: Emma Ezzell
Make eye contact
For good communication skills make eye contact with the person your talking to. You need to make eye contact so they know that your listening to them. You also need to make eye contact so they know that your interested in what they're saying.
Don't make any distrations
While the person is talking don't play with anything in front of you. Don't pick at your fingernails or anything that will distract the person talking. It is not good communication skills to distract the person who is talking.
Be clear and loud when talking
When you are talking speak loud and clear. Speak loud enough so the person you are talking to can here you. Speak clear so that the person you are talking to knows what you are saying. It is good communication skills to speak loud and clear so the person you're talking to knows what you're talking about.
Make sure they understand
When you are talking make sure the person you are talking to understands you. Not everybody knows what's going on in your head, so make sure they understand you. Explain it to them as well as you can. If they have questions ask them.
Be patient
Be patient when someone else is talking. Wait your turn to talk. When someone else is talking listen to them, then you can start talking. Don't interrupt them while they're talking to you. Listen to them so that you have good feedback when they're done talking.
Listen
Make sure you listen when the person is talking. When the person asks you a question about what they were talking about and you weren't listening you will come off rude. It is polite to act interested in what they are talking about, so you need to listen.
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." - Albert Einstein.
Get to your point
Get to the point when your talking. You don't want to ramble on when you talk. Paraphrase what you want to say so the person your talking to doesn't tune out. Some people don't want to hear about everything that happened. Get to the point and don't make the person your talking to bored.
Be confident
When you're talking to somebody don't be nervous be confident. You might make somebody uncomfortable if you are nervous when you are talking to them. Be confident so they know that you are comfortable talking to them. If you are uncomfortable you might make somebody else uncomfortable.
Make sure they don't misinterpret you
Make sure the person you're talking to doesn't misinterpret you, so you don't get into a fight. Explain yourself very clearly so there's no misunderstanding. If they misinterpret you could get into a big argument. You could also make bad relationships.
Introduce yourself
Introduce yourself when you meet a new person. First impressions are very important. Be nice and respectful when you are talking to them. Don't be shy, be confident and comfortable when you are talking to them.