![]() ![]() If we think about reciprocity and the golden rule, we can see how thinking about others and treating them the way we would like to be treated is a good communication strategy (and a good way to live!) There are no guarantees in any conversation but showing sincere love and kindness definitely can’t hurt. If things are not going well, try responding in a positive way like showing kindness, concern and/or love toward the other person. If you remember that positive actions can result in reciprocated positive action, you can change the way the conversation is going. ![]() This concept is useful in thinking about communication because it gives you insights about how to change the course of a conversation. ![]() Usually they are trying to create a positive context so that you will respond favorably. That is why so many people who are trying to sell stuff to you will offer you kindness, incentives and compliments. In communication, reciprocity means that in response to friendly actions, people are frequently nicer and more cooperative conversely, in response to hostile actions, people will usually respond similarly. Reciprocity is the idea that one action will usually match another action (think of the word reciprocal). ![]()
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