Why effective communication is important for me:

Can anyone of us honestly claim to have never experienced problems in communicating with others?

I have often misheard or misunderstood instructions or requests from others before, causing me to waste my time doing unnecessary work and frustrating the people who were relying on my help. I have often tried to tell my friends an idea or an opinion and ended up getting only a confused look in response. I have sometimes tried to point out small mistakes that my friends have made, only to have them take it as criticism and respond angrily. Situations like these are why I believe effective communication is important for me. Better communication skills will surely be able to help me avoid misunderstandings and also help me convey my opinions more clearly.

Every day, I talk and interact with other people. I talk to my friends and family. As a student, I often have class assignments that require me to work in pairs or groups with other students. Even when the assignment is a solo task, I may still end up discussing it with other students to share ideas or ask for opinions on my answers. After I graduate, I will have to apply for a job, and I will likely have to compete with many other applicants. In a short job interview, I will have to convince the interviewer that I am a better choice than the other applicants. After I get a job, I will have to work well with other fellow employees. Communication is part of my daily life now, and it will be equally important in my future. Knowing how to communicate effectively will surely help me greatly throughout life.