问答题 In a plural society we must attach importance to interpersonal relationships, cooperation, and looking at issues from the perspective of other people. But distinctions between relationships are very often ill-defined, leading to considerable misunderstanding and interpersonal conflict. What are the main factors contributing to misunderstanding? How can we avert misunderstanding?
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Ways to Avoid Miscommunication

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Ways to Avoid Miscommunication

People always complain that others misunderstand them. Being the source of bad relationship, misunderstanding is something we all try to avoid. Then what can help us communicate effectively and keep ourselves away from misunderstanding? I think there are several methods we can adopt.
First of all, try to put yourself in the other"s shoes when communicating. People all have their own standpoints due to different backgrounds or fields of expertise, so we should not only express ourselves clearly, but also see things from the perspective of the other party. Secondly, ask a question if you don"t understand other people"s words. Don"t be ashamed of doing so, for no one will think you are incapable because of it. Last but not least, reconfirm with the other before you start to do anything. If someone gives you an order, make sure that you get it clearly without ambiguity. This method is often used by hotel clerks, who will reconfirm the information with you after a reservation is made, just to be clear.
Having gone so far in the exploration of the methods to avoid misunderstanding, we now get a clearer idea of what we should do during a communication process. We should not only try to put ourselves in the other"s shoes, but also learn to ask questions and always remember to reconfirm the information.