You send a well written text, and the response is a string of irate messages. You send a clear and concise email, and you receive an angry response that is longer than a novel. We have all had that happen. Our intended messages are not always received as intended. Sending texts, emails or the like are an effective way to miscommunicate how you feel and to misinterpret what other people mean. The voice in our head doesn't end up being heard when the receiver reads it in writte

We see, feel and experience communication. Our perception of the communication is unique for each of us. Take a look at the image for this post. What you might see are representations of 7 individuals. Each are looking at the same object. Yet, each one “sees” the object very differently. What to do about it? Be aware of this reality. Then ask questions. Learn how someone else is seeing, hearing, and interpreting your message. Share more about your intended communication. Each