CHISMISCOMMUNICATION

Communication is the process of conveying information from a sender to a receiver with the use of a medium in which the communicated information is understood the same way by both sender and receiver. (Wikipedia)

Each and every one of us has a unique way of communicating with others. Be it verbally or in written medium. A person's communication skills are influenced by so many things - culture, education, religion, media, family, friends, even technology, and sooo much more.

(Okay, I’ll cut the crap and go straight to the point.)

At one point, you have been a victim of miscommunication (or too much communication, or lack of communication). And at another point, you have been involved (not to mention, have been a major player) in that miscommunication thing. Hehe.

A simple casual comment of one person may be received as a brutal complaint by another, or a discriminatory statement to another, or a prejudiced criticism to another, and the list goes on.
And you’ll be surprised by the different versions one simple Jack & Jill story may have.

So how do we avoid this dilemma? Well, we cannot. It’s part of everyday living. Chismis is the new cigarette. It warms you up. And when one stick is over, you simply cannot stop. Oh man, you’re gonna come back for more. Trust me.

Not being able to avoid this doesn’t necessarily mean that we cannot manage it. Talk. Discuss. Argue. Reason out. Face to face.

Round 1 (ting!).

I am ready.

Haaay TARFU!