Three signs that you have poor communication skills

Have an agreement with your partner on what styles of communication work for the two of you (Image: Shutterstock)

Communication is a big part of our daily lives, be it verbal or non-verbal. Conversations help us form and maintain relationships with the different people in our lives. This may be a casual discussion over the phone, a funny conversation over coffee or a formal letter over email. We generally mean well, but due to the way we  convey it, our message can be lost in translation and result in a rift between us and the other party.

Since most of us engage in conversations every day, it’s important that we get our message across as clearly as possible. Once we are aware of our communication flaws, we can improve the way we relate with other people. Below are three communication mistakes that we all make.