Effective communication

Can you ever really think what someone else is thinking?

Most of us have had the experience of looking into someone’s eyes and sensing that we know what’s on their mind. Not much is needed for this sense of knowing what someone is thinking: some words, a gesture, a smile, or just a shared gaze. Friends exchange comments about their day and nod affirmatively. Parents utter ‘Oh my God’ as they watch their toddler take a first step. Commuters give each other a weary glance as the train pulls away without them. Encounters like these involve a meeting of minds – we feel that we understand and are understood. ….[READ]