How To Stop Putting Your Foot In Your Mouth At Work (& Feel Less Awkward, Too)
We’ve all had it happen: an awkward moment at work that still stings a day later. For example, during an important meeting, maybe you interjected a comment that wasn’t in line with your goals, nor with the persona, you have been working so hard to project.
Eager to share your thoughts, you blurted out a remark that not only caught others off-guard but actually offended some of the participants.
Not great, right? Communication can be hard.
Are You Feeling Shame and Pain, Realizing That You (Again) Did Not Read The Room?
- Do you have a difficult time interacting with others, especially people you don’t know well or in high-intensity situations?
- Do you have a hard time sharing or engaging in back-and-forth conversations?
- Can you make off-topic remarks, or struggle with reading body language and understanding personal space?
Working on social communication skills can help
Social communication skills are a vital part of the human experience because they help us interact positively in social situations. Without these skills, we may appear uncooperative or rude. Honing the skills to notice and interpret others’ social cues and possible reactions will in turn help us better peer interactions and help us bond with one another.