communication

This note last modified May 14, 2022

On paper, communication seems easy. Something bothering you? Tell whoever is relevant. Boom. Done. So what are the barriers to communication in day to day life?

The obvious answer is anxiety.

  • I’m afraid people might dislike me if I complain too much
  • Or they might take my words in the wrong way
  • Or I’m not close enough to them to say this
  • Or I might accidentally say something inappropriate

But there are deeper reasons as well, communication requires knowing yourself

Also, communication is a two way street