Verbal Communication - Real Life Everyday Examples

 Broadly, verbal Communication can be broadly classified into a simple mnemonic/acronym called SAIL:

Silence
Ask
Inform
Listen

Silence: effective communication is about being silent in the following real life situations

1. Intrapersonal: being silent when you are confused and don't understand life
2. Interpersonal: being silent when you do not understand people behavior, thoughts, intent and actions
3. Extrapersonal: being silent and observe the world when you are suprised, shocked and puzzled.

While being silent, you can focus on breathing, take the opportunity and practice waiting skills

Ask: Ask when:

1. when you're not clear/clear
2. paraphrase what you've understood and ask, "did I get it right?"
3. use different types of art of questioning skills, probing, empathetic, declarative, leading questions, open ended and close ended questions

Inform: tell people:

1. how you generally behave in certain positive and challenging situations
2. how you feel about yourself and others in certain daily life situations
3. express capability, possibility, request, gratitude, apology, permissions, empathy, and suggestions

Listen:

1. listen actively
2. understand words, emotions, thoughts and intent
3. listen loud:, say, "I'm thinking" rather than just keeping quite. people should know what you're thingking