NAME: AMINU MUHAMMED BELLO

DATE:11/03/2014 SCHOOL ID: SCM-016633 PASSORT NUMBER: A02340126

Factors of communication problems among adults

Introduction Skills is another aspect that differentiate the level of how one can be able to express him/herself. Communication consists of different factors that are including self-confidence assertive communication, Active listening and non-verbal communication. Nowadays most adults fail to attain the above mentioned communication skills resulting to the problems of improper way of communication amongst adults, personally I think most adults doesnt care about the way and how they Communication is a medium by which an individual can express him/her self, attaining communication communicate, they believed that for as long as they say what they want, its enough, but no thats Not, passing information in a proper manner is very important and everyone not only adult should acquire the necessary communication skills as its very important. Causes

Lack of non-verbal communication skills ; most of our communication is nonverbal, also known as body language. A vital form of communication, body language includes facial expressions, eye contact, posture, gestures and tone of voice, by both the speaker and the listener. learning body language communication skills can create trust by matching body language to words, responding with cues showing understanding and care, as well as assisting in the reading of the body language of others. research indicates that body language that supports effective communication includes focusing your eyes on the

other person, maintaining an open body stance and sitting on the edge of your chair. To review and find room for improvement of your body language communication skills, i suggest videotaping a conversation you have with another person, having someone take digital photos during your conversation with someone else or making an audio recording of a conversation you have. When you review the visual or audio mediums, find areas that may need work, such as studying your stance, watching your eye contact and whether your body is turned toward the other person to indicate interest.

Improper Active listening attention; active listening is a skill that improves understanding through effectively listening and responding to another person. In a conflict, the listener can be busy formulating a response before the speaker is finished speaking. This behavior can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings and a breakdown of communication.One aspect of effective active listening skills involves listening carefully to what the speaker says, then the listener repeating back what the speaker just said, using the speaker's words. This helps the speaker interpret whether the listener understood and, if not, the speaker can explain further. Additionally, it is important that while listening, the listener should nod and give verbal cues like "uhhuh" to signal listening and understanding to the speaker.

Lack of assertive communication skills : assertive communication is the ability to speak in a manner that expresses wants and needs while respecting the opinions and rights of others. For example, using statements beginning with the word "I" focuses on the feelings of the speaker rather than casting blame on the listener. Relax and look the listener in the eye while speaking. It si also advisable not to exaggerate because exaggeration can shift the focus of the conversation to an argument rather than the issue at hand. Effective Communication Tips goes on to explain that the speaker needs to remember that the listener's point of view is important. Go into a discussion with an attitude of win-win and find a compromise to ensure the speaker and listener both understand and get their needs met.

Conclusion Lack of self confidence; self confidence is very essential as it is the ability for an individual to build up that I believe I can feeling in other to be able to communicate with different people without being nervous be it one on one or addressing a large number of audience or so, in the latter avoiding eye contact is very important to achieve that aim.