The Role of the Talker
“Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen” (Schultze and Badzinski,2015). There are two roles: the talker and the listener; this explains a perfectly balanced communication process that intreats me to take up the talking role confidently. I must commit to paying attention to other people’s ideas and thoughts to endorse understanding in a communication process easily. Besides being attentive to other people’s views, I have to be honest exclusively about any information I am giving out. I fully understand that honesty does not explicitly mean not to lie, but it also includes giving out the information I have in total honesty and truthfulness. As a talker, I must be honest and also for my informants.
Honesty is significant because it displays integrity between the talker and the listener(Schultze & Badzinski, 2015). As a talker, I committed to the kind of information I send. I decided to attach myself emotionally and logically to the material I conveyed to my listeners. I also choose to be courageous with the information I send others. As evidence, I should let my listeners know the integrity of my message source. As a talker, I am responsible enough to do what it takes to be truthful, even if I have to forego my passions and thoughts. This virtue has helped me to avoid telling lies under any circumstances. “A faithful talker is a dynamic calling to live meekly in relationship with man and God,” according to (Schultze & Badzinski (2015) (Relate Openly section, para14). As a talker, I understand that honesty makes my listeners trust me and the information. In exchange for being honest, my listeners consider me trustworthy.
As a talker, I can be many things, but above all I should have sufficient knowledge about my subject of discussion. I am supposed to be honest and allow honest debates about the message without getting agitated and angry with the information. The Bible writes, “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19, KJV)”. For instance, when I am addressing my listeners, and one of them interrupts me, and I get angry for the interruption, I should try not to get mad but kindly request to finish before they talk. As a talker in a communication process, I stay open-minded to my listener’s ideas and thoughts. Being open-minded means not judging, taking sides, or seeing things from my point of view. I ignore my beliefs and opinions and consider others’ perceptions or ideas concerning a specific topic.
According to (Schultze & Badzinski, 2015), a standard communication process’s primary objective is to treat people’s thoughts, views, ideas, and perceptions as the most critical factors in an effective communication process. Apart from achieving fruitful communication, letting people freely express their ideas, thoughts, and feelings improves the liberal sense of touch in understanding. The liberal flow inspires the listener and me, as the talker, to express ourselves freely without the listener or me feeling judged or ashamed.
“Sharing is risky, an act of trust” (Petersen 2015 pg 119). I relate to this as a talker because sharing with others is my biggest fault. I like sharing my thoughts and views about something without feeling sorry. I want to let others know what is in my mind and what I plan to do concerning a given situation. Of course, I have had previous experiences where my words have come against me, but that does not make me stop sharing my mind whenever I get the chance. I have also had things I have shared with people in secret and let out to the public, but over time, I, have healed from the betrayal and still shared more information with the same or different people. I don’t seem to stop; It’s just who I am, and I can do little if nothing about it. Having learned as an active talker that anyone can betray my trust or use my own words against me has made me do something about my talkative nature.
I have decided to choose what type of information to relay to different kinds of listeners. I have also learned that it is not a must that I should share at all. Sometimes I should keep things, thoughts, feelings, and ideas to myself, and if I cannot keep them to myself, I at least write them down in my diary or journal. Also, as a talker, I choose my words right. The Bible (proverbs 15:28) states, “gracious words are sweet.” Also, a righteous heart considers the response before spewing out words that might inflict pain proverbs (16:24). As I learn to choose my words and remain open and communicative, I prefer to think before speaking.
I conclude that there is time for everything, including time to talk and also time to be talked to. As an active talker, I should be sensitive enough to know what to say, how to say it, when, and who to say it to. I believe in honesty as an essential aspect of communication; I should convey truth and faith. Whenever communication happens, one aim is to pass across a message successfully.
Talkers must attempt to generate understanding amongst themselves and the listeners. In most cases, if the experience is not seriously considered, there might be misinterpretation during the communication process. My main objective is to enhance peace and unity between the talker and the listener. As an active talker, I must ensure that the whole process makes sense and everyone understands the subject. As a talker, I must recognize GOD’s role in my talker role and what I need to do and say according to the will of GOD.
References
Petersen, J. (2007). Why Don’t We Listen Better? Communicating & connecting in Relationships. James C. Petersen.
Schultze, Q. J., & Badzinski, D. M. (2015). An essential guide to interpersonal communication: building great relationships with faith, skill, and virtue in the age of social media. Baker Academic
King James Version Bible.
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The Role of the Talker
OVERVIEW
***THE ROLE OF A TALKER ASSIGNMENT***
Reflective writing aims to interact with and integrate new information and apply it to what you already know and practice, thereby achieving personal growth. You will write a total of four reflection papers in this course. Each paper has a specific topic. All four papers have the same primary purpose, structure, and format. Each paper must balance 1) examination and discussion of relevant course materials and 2) self-reflection on how these phenomena play out in your interpersonal communication contexts.
INSTRUCTIONS
Begin each paper with a specific reference or a quote from the week’s assigned readings. Use this reference to anchor your discussion and reflections. Discuss the assigned topic by comparing, contrasting, and synthesizing various course materials by different authors. You may also include additional sources and Scriptures. Provide a personal response to the topic and course materials. Reflections may include new insights about yourself, your communication style, and your relationships; realizations about existing communication barriers, challenges, and opportunities in your personal and professional arena; communication strategies and skills you discovered and applied; and observed outcomes emerging from changes you have made. Each paper must also include a biblical worldview/faith journey perspective and a brief discussion of how your behavioral blend (as described by Carbonell) influences your communication and actions on the given topic.
Each paper should be between 900 and 1,000 words long (3 pages of text). The content should be engaging, substantive, and enjoyable. It should be written in a focused and concise manner and be well organized with a logical progression of ideas and clear transitions that maintain the flow of thought. Submit as a Word document, formatted according to current APA style, free of grammar, spelling, and other writing errors. A title page is expected, but an abstract is not needed. Repeat the paper title on page 2 in APA format, but do not use subheadings. Use APA style for in-text citations and the reference page while ensuring references correspond and are correct.
***Reflection Paper: The Role of Talker Assignment***
Schultze and Badzinski provided Bible-based guidance for ensuring our communication’s content is truthful, honest, transparent, authentic, self-disclosing, relationship-enhancing, faithful, and encouraging (Chapters 5-6). Petersen offered principles for ensuring our talking processes are practical, constructive, and balanced (Chapters 10-13). Examine yourself and the messages you send in the role of talker in light of this material.